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

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

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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
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMLU - ORD
    7h 37m
    $117–431

  2. Taxi to El Dorado, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ruston to El Dorado (ELD)taxi
    2. Fly from El Dorado (ELD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeELD - MDW
    7h 34m
    $99–451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Jacksonbus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    17h 35m
    $141–287

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to JacksonbusGreyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union StationtrainCity of New Orleans
    19h 11m
    $166–407

  5. Drive 792.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ruston to Chicagocar792.9 mi
    14h 13m
    $145–209

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

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMLU - MDW
    8h 11m
    $147–571

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

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSHV - MDW
    8h 35m
    $124–540

Ruston to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest 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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