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

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

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Summit to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 42m
    $126–872

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    8h 37m
    $124–400

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 53m
    $132–217

  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 29m
    $241–583

  5. Drive  769.9 mi

    1. Drive from Summit to Grand Central Stationcar car 769.9 mi
    12h 52m
    $141–203

  6. Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 55m
    $138–572

  7. Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    5h 48m
    $208–672

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

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain 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
    6h 5m
    $329–888

  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 37m
    $167–999

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark to Baltimorebus bus Ppb 8448
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    26h 28m
    $147–262

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 37m
    $292–657

Summit to Grand Central Station by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 755.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Summit to Grand Central Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 29m.

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