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

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

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  1. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus bus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLU - ORD
    7h 25m
    $117–441

  2. Bus to Shreveport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SHV - MDW
    8h 54m
    $114–510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 35m
    $129–277

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    19h 11m
    $146–397

  5. Drive 792.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ruston to Chicagocar car 792.9 mi
    14h 19m
    $145–209

  6. Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus bus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MLU - MDW
    7h 12m
    $142–561

  7. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LAbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AEX - MDW
    8h 40m
    $154–581

Ruston to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ruston to Chicago Bus Station via Jackson and Memphis Bus Station in around 17h 35m.

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