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How to get fromChicago to Rustonby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ruston by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)planeORD - MLU
    2. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
    8h 20m
    $126–471

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shreveport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shreveport (SHV)planeORD - SHV
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
    9h 29m
    $104–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Rustonbus
    18h 25m
    $137–326

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to JacksontrainCity of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to RustonbusGreyhound US0604
    19h 7m
    $171–316

  5. Drive 793.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rustoncar793.5 mi
    14h 13m
    $145–210

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)planeMDW - MLU
    2. Take the bus from Monroe to Rustonbus
    7h 45m
    $132–501

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Shreveport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Shreveport (SHV)planeMDW - SHV
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Rustonbus
    9h 16m
    $128–550

Chicago to Ruston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ruston, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ruston via Memphis Bus Station and Jackson in around 18h 25m.

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