How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Baton Rouge cost?

The bus ticket price from Chicago to Baton Rouge starts at R 1 441. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Baton Rouge is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

The average travel time between Chicago and Baton Rouge is around 1d 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1308 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Baton Rouge?

The number of buses from Chicago to Baton Rouge can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 20 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

When taking the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

Buses travelling between Chicago and Baton Rouge leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Greyhound Station, LSU Chevron Station, La Tiendita.

Bus Chicago to Baton Rouge from R 2 024 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Chicago to Baton Rouge on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	01:45	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	19:30	Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	07:20	Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	01:45	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	19:55	LSU Chevron Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 7:38 PM CDT.

Get from Chicago to Baton Rouge

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 441, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 6hAverage duration

1312 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 2 977

Average bus trip duration1d 6h

Number of daily buses20

Earliest bus departure00:30

Distance1312 km

Latest bus departure23:59

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87349 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 583

Greyhound Chicago Baton Rouge recent customer reviews

Greyhound arrive and departed Chicago, IL. on time as scheduled. At the Memphis, TN Stop there was over a 3hr delay on departure which was not on the schedule. I purchased the ticket for with the intentions, departing Chicago on time and arriving in Baton on time.

Gregory J.

7 November 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5154 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Chicago to Baton Rouge Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge

A - Greyhound Station

B - LSU Chevron Station

C - La Tiendita

D - Albertson's College Drive

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Baton Rouge

How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Baton Rouge cost?
The bus ticket price from Chicago to Baton Rouge starts at R 1 441. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Baton Rouge is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
The average travel time between Chicago and Baton Rouge is around 1d 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1308 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Baton Rouge?
The number of buses from Chicago to Baton Rouge can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 20 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
When taking the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
Buses travelling between Chicago and Baton Rouge leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Greyhound Station, LSU Chevron Station, La Tiendita.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 3 160

02/11

R 3 409

Today

R 2 468

04/11

R 2 344

05/11

R 2 131

06/11

No data

07/11

No data

08/11

R 2 610

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 131

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 131 to R 6 303 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Baton Rouge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 131, which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Baton Rouge!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Baton Rouge will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Baton Rouge.

Did you know?

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

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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