There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
5h 2m$144–758Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
5h 20m$94–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
19h 42m$500–800Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
23h 45m$181–275Drive 925.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to New Orleanscar 925.4 mi
15h 3m$164–237
Chicago Loop to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 42m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and New Orleans is 857 miles. The road distance is 930.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 19h 42m and costs $500 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 19h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 23h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 19h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Loop to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to New Orleans is 931 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Chicago Loop to New Orleans.
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