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How to get fromGrand Island to Chicagoby car, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Island to Chicago by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Island to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    4h 18m
    $64–300

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    13h 25m
    $100–160

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Island to Hastings Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hastings Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    13h 35m
    $412–623

  4. Drive  599.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Island to Chicagocar car 599.4 mi
    10h 13m
    $110–158

  5. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EAR - ORD
    4h 51m
    $94–351

Grand Island to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 13h 25m.

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