What is the distance between Chicago and New Orleans?

The distance separating Chicago and New Orleans is 832 miles (1342 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to New Orleans?

If you're headed to New Orleans from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Garden District, New Orleans Streetcars, The Cabildo, Louisiana Children's Museum and The National WWII Museum.

Bus Chicago to New Orleans from $84 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 28

from $194

TomorrowJul 29

from $169

WedJul 30

from $125

ThuJul 31

from $132

FriAug 1

from $131

SatAug 2

from $119

SunAug 3

from $146

MonAug 4

from $119

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 29 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Arrival time: July 31 at 5:30am
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 29 at 10:30pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: July 30 at 5:20pm
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 50m
Departure time: July 29 at 9:45am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: July 30 at 5:05am
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 20m
Departure time: July 29 at 10:30pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: July 30 at 5:20pm
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 50m
Departure time: July 29 at 11:59pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: July 31 at 8:35am
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to New Orleans.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $404	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$96 - $349	Average Duration23h 42m	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 23 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 42mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest ticket

122kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$119

Average bus trip duration1d 3h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance834 miles (1344 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,139 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago New Orleans recent customer reviews

Terminal bus are a mess. Bus are not comfortable. People are not nice. My first and last time with this company

Melanie C.

May 27, 2019

If everything is ok at that point (which is not granted), I will arrive literally 12 hours late in New Orleans, losing the first night of the accommodation that was already payed for, among other obvious inconveniences.

Paul C.

November 7, 2018

Staff was courteous.

Onterio S.

February 22, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/59,767 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Chicago to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and New Orleans?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - New Orleans

What is the distance between Chicago and New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to New Orleans?
What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/26

$230

07/27

$281

Today

$186

07/29

$161

07/30

$137

07/31

$168

08/01

$132

08/02

$111

The cheapest trip from Chicago to New Orleans was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $293 for a bus ticket from Chicago to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to New Orleans but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$119	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time23h 42m	Avg Price$136	Daily Departures2

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Bus from Chicago to New Orleans

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Train from Chicago to New Orleans

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Bus Chicago to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Chicago New Orleans recent customer reviews

Chicago to New Orleans Bus

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and New Orleans?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - New Orleans

What is the distance between Chicago and New Orleans?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to New Orleans?

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to New Orleans?

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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