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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 $95. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $95, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 832 miles (1340 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$216 Average price | $257 Average price | $146 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 10m Average total duration 19h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 6m Average total duration 23h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $216 (€174).
A bus is $111 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $257 (€207).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 40m.
Bus takes on average 23h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA
How to get from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 11:10 PM30h20Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL5:30 AMNew Orleans, LA$1881One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 11:10 PM30h20Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL5:30 AMNew Orleans, LA$1881One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA27787:00 AM2h22O'Hare International Airport9:22 AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$2791One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 393 Illini · 59 City Of New Orleans4:05 PM21h42Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:47 PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA$2081One-way1 transfer
- 59 City Of New Orleans6:05 PM19h42Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:47 PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA$2281One-way0 transfers
- 393 Illini · 59 City Of New Orleans4:05 PM21h42Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:47 PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA$2411One-way1 transfer
- · 10:50 PM30h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:30 AMNew Orleans, LA$1881One-way1 transfer
- · · 2:45 PM26h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:50 PMNew Orleans, LA$1901One-way2 transfers
- · 10:15 AM30h35Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL4:50 PMNew Orleans, LA$2191One-way1 transfer
AA14233:45 PM2h25O'Hare International Airport6:10 PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$2361One-way0 transfers
AA36989:19 PM2h26O'Hare International Airport11:45 PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$2361One-way0 transfers- AA2499 · AA22374:57 PM4h49O'Hare International Airport9:46 PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$2461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $216 (€174).
A bus is $111 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $257 (€207).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 40m.
Bus takes on average 23h 36m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and New Orleans, LA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in New Orleans, LA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New Orleans, LA by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines to go to New Orleans, LA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New Orleans, LA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
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