There are 11 ways to get from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 234 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, line 7 subway
best- Take the bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to State St & Stratford Rd
- Take the train from Cumberland to Irving Park
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ORD - LGA
- Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Grand Central-42 St
5h 32mBus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York MidtownFlixBus N2640
25h 2m$109–260Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationLake Shore Limited / ...
23h 9m$145–457Drive 813.6 mi
- Drive from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal813.6 mi
13h 35m$149–215Line 234 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to State St & Stratford Rd
- Take the train from Cumberland to Irving Park
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ORD - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
5h 36mLine 234 bus, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, line 7 subway
- Take the bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to State St & Stratford Rd
- Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)MDW - LGA
- Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Grand Central-42 St
6h 15mLine 234 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to State St & Stratford Rd
- Take the train from Cumberland to Irving Park
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
6h 2mBus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)MKE - LGA
7h 16m$184–518Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
7h 36m$486–925Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ORD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
7h 29m$111–927Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421
26h 29m$115–227
Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $110 - $230 and takes 26h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal is to bus and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst and arriving at New York Midtown via Des Plaines Metra Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Madison & Canal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.
The distance between Prospect Heights and Grand Central Terminal is 770 miles. The road distance is 818.3 miles.
The best way to get from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 23h 9m and costs $140 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 23h 9m and costs $140 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 25h 2m.
Prospect Heights to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Grand Central Terminal is 1h ahead of Prospect Heights. It is currently 8:02 AM in Prospect Heights and 9:02 AM in Grand Central Terminal.
What companies run services between Prospect Heights, IL, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–450 and the journey takes 20h 12m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown once daily. Tickets cost $100–250 and the journey takes 20h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–270
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cumberland to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Cumberland to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to State St & Stratford Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
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