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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ruston to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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

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    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SHV - ORD
    6h 25m
    $70–334

  2. 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 45m
    $148–251

  3. Bus, train via Jackson

    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 15m
    $438–691

  4. Drive  793.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ruston to Chicagocar car 793.2 mi
    14h 5m
    $136–196

  5. 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 8m
    $161–461

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

    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 50m
    $101–391

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

    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 30m
    $135–434

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ruston to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    23h 36m
    $494–786

Ruston to Chicago by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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 45m.

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