What is the distance between Baton Rouge and Chicago?

Baton Rouge and Chicago are 811 miles (1308 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Chicago from Baton Rouge, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Navy Pier, Museum of Science and Industry, Grant Park, Architectural River Cruise and Auditorium Building and Theatre.

Bus Baton Rouge to Chicago from $110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Baton Rouge to Chicago on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Greyhound Station	1d	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45pm	Greyhound Station	1d	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Greyhound Station	1d 8h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Greyhound Station	1d 7h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Baton Rouge to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15pm	LSU Chevron Station	1d 9h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05am	Greyhound Station	22h 5m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:05am	Greyhound Station	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:45pm	Greyhound Station	1d	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15pm	LSU Chevron Station	1d 8h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:36 AM CST.

Get from Baton Rouge to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

812 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,338 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

FlixBus Baton Rouge Chicago recent customer reviews

My daughter wasn't allowed to aboard the bus bus to continue her trip from baton rouge LA to Chicago IL the driver wouldn't let her on the bus..they ended up cancelling part of her trip and she never made it to her destination 😔

Kayla K.

May 9, 2023

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Baton Rouge and Chicago?

Stops in Baton Rouge

A - Greyhound Station

B - LSU Chevron Station

C - La Tiendita

D - Albertson's College Drive

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Baton Rouge to Chicago by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

No data

11/15

$154

Today

$169

11/17

$190

11/18

No data

11/19

No data

11/20

$131

11/21

$161

The cheapest trip from Baton Rouge to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $131

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

You can expect to pay from $131 to $370 for a bus ticket from Baton Rouge to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus 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.