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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)ORD - MSY
5h 12m$74–278Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCity of New Orleans
19h 42m$130–270Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus StationGreyhound US1173
24h$103–253Drive 925.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to New Orleans925.4 mi
14h 56m$169–244Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)MDW - MSY
5h 11m$78–428
Chicago Loop to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans is to bus which costs $100 - $260 and takes 24h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $75 - $430.
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 24h.
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 874 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 $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 12m and costs $70 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 19h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 24h.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 19h 42m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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 14h 56m to drive from Chicago Loop to New Orleans.
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