There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MSY - MDW
4h 42m$89–457Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MSY - ORD
4h 47m$74–277Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union StationCity of New Orleans
19h 30m$140–340Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
22h 9m$106–258Drive 925.3 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Chicago Loop925.3 mi
14h 57m$169–244
New Orleans to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $100 - $260 and takes 22h 9m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 30m.
The distance between New Orleans and Chicago Loop is 856 miles. The road distance is 930.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 19h 30m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from New Orleans to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
New Orleans to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 19h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 22h 9m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 $140–340 and the journey takes 19h 30m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
New Orleans to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Chicago Loop is 931 miles. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from New Orleans to Chicago Loop.
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