How to get from Grand Central Station to 59th St. by bus?

From Grand Central Station to 59th St. by bus

Take one direct bus from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago: take the 2 bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South) station to Stony Island & 59th Street (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Grand Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to 59th St. on the Moovit app.

31min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 2
2
Walk to 59th St.
Leaves from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
    ID 1431
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stony Island & 59th Street (South)
    ID 1658
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to 59th St.
    Walk to
    59th St.
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Station to 59th St.

The distance between Grand Central Station, Chicago and 59th St., Chicago is approximately 7.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Station to 59th St. by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Grand Central Station to 59th St.

To check the bus schedule from Grand Central Station to 59th St. using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central Station) and destination (59th St.), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Station to 59th St.?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Station and 59th St. in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago in 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago?

    The 2 bus line goes from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South) station near Grand Central Station to Stony Island & 59th Street (South) station near 59th St. in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Station and 59th St. in Chicago by bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Central Station to get to 59th St. in Chicago?

    Get on the 2 bus from the State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South) stop near Grand Central Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand Central Station and 59th St. in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Stony Island & 59th Street (South) stop, which is closest to 59th St. in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago?

    The last train from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago is the Metra Electric line. It leaves the Van Buren St. station at 6:32 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago?

    The last bus from Grand Central Station to 59th St. in Chicago is the Jackson Park Express line. It leaves the State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South) stop at 6:22 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Grand Central Station to 59th St.?

    The ride from Grand Central Station to 59th St. costs $2.25.

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