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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €89, and a flight costs an average of €93.
Distance: 832 miles (1340 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€203 Average price | €211 Average price | €124 Average price Cheapest |
20h 20m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 17m Average total duration 25h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA
Travel to New Orleans, LA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA.
There are 3 travel options from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $34 (€31) compared to other travel options to New Orleans, LA:
A flight is $43 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $77 (€69).
A flight is $96 (€87) less than a train with an average ticket price of $131 (€118) from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA.
The fastest way to get to New Orleans, LA from Chicago, IL is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 14 min.
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26 h 30 min.
Getting to New Orleans, LA by train takes 19 h 42 min on average.
New Orleans, LA is approximately 831 miles (1340 km) away from Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to New Orleans, LA from Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA:
- You can take a bus from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $77 (€69) with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA.
- You can take a flight from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or United. Cheap tickets can be found for $34 (€31) with Spirit Airlines from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA.
- You can go to New Orleans, LA from Chicago, IL by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $131 (€118) with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to New Orleans, LA with.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to New Orleans, LA with Amtrak.
Direct services to New Orleans, LA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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