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How to get fromMetairie to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Metairie to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    4h 23m
    $89–477

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 3m
    $132–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    23h 28m
    $102–214

  4. Drive 919.2 mi

    1. Drive from Metairie to Chicagocar car 919.2 mi
    14h 56m
    $168–243

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    4h 39m
    $89–357

Metairie to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 19h 30m.

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