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How to get fromNew York to Braidwoodby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Braidwood by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 22m
    $213–663

  2. Drive  820.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Braidwoodcar car 820.1 mi
    13h 50m
    $150–217

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    22h
    $307–645

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    24h 39m
    $221–315

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 17m
    $218–979

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 22m
    $401–970

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Midway Airport to Manteno Metro Centrebus bus
    7h 7m
    $288–758

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Joliet to Braidwoodtaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $184–669

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

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Midway Airport to Manteno Metro Centrebus bus
    8h 1m
    $245–1,067

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    25h 20m
    $216–323

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar233Weekly Planes
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Braidwood, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Braidwood via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle Street, and Joliet in around 22h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago 6 times a week. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h 40m.

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