What is the distance between Chicago and New Orleans?

It's about 1342 km (832 miles) from Chicago to New Orleans.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to New Orleans?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Bus Chicago to New Orleans from $156 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to New Orleans on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 25m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:47 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to New Orleans

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 23 hours 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 42mAverage Duration

1345 kmDistance

122kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$105 - $596	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$166 - $875	Average Duration23h 42m	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and New Orleans?

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 New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $106

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

3.5/511,453 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and New Orleans?
It's about 1342 km (832 miles) from Chicago to New Orleans.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to New Orleans?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$395

11-25

$437

Today

$379

11-27

$255

11-28

$255

11-29

$373

11-30

$290

12-01

$267

The cheapest trip from Chicago to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $255

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 $255 to $547 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 $255 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound 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.