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How to get fromJersey City to Grand Central Stationby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Jersey City to Grand Central Station by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    4h 51m
    $141–881

  2. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 47m
    $112–576

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    17h 59m
    $122–215

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 8m
    $292–624

  5. Drive 784 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Grand Central Stationcar car 784 mi
    13h
    $144–207

  6. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 21m
    $211–569

  7. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 42m
    $141–669

  8. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 43m
    $329–877

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    6h 1m
    $176–981

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 29m
    $162–362

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 8m
    $342–755

Jersey City to Grand Central Station by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Grand Central Station, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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