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How to get fromGeorge Washington Bridge to Chicagoby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from George Washington Bridge to Chicago by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from 175 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 49m
    $324–867

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 20m
    $148–233

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    20h 59m
    $253–603

  4. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 39m
    $150–928

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

    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
    6h 23m
    $168–981

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Central Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 158 / ...
    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 56m
    $153–273

George Washington Bridge to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration20h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 781.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between George Washington Bridge, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 19h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Chicago Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 21h 20m.

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