What is the distance between Chicago and Lake Charles?

The distance covered from Chicago to Lake Charles is 1387 km (860 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Lake Charles?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles.

Bus Chicago to Lake Charles from $194 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Lake Charles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 18h	4:10pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 16h	2:30am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	2:30am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	2:30am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 13h	11:20am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lake Charles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1388 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $415	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$330 - $1,789	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lake Charles?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Lake Charles

A
Lake Charles Greyhound
1825 I-10, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
B
Waffle House Lake Charles
804 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Lake Charles by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Lake Charles?
The distance covered from Chicago to Lake Charles is 1387 km (860 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Lake Charles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles.