Bus Tickets from Chicago to Baton Rouge

TodayJul 30
from $132
TomorrowJul 31
FriAug 1
SatAug 2
from $140
SunAug 3
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WedAug 6

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Baton Rouge
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Baton Rouge.

Bus
Average Price$96 - $384Average Duration1d 6h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$149 - $561Average Duration1d
119kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Baton Rouge

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Baton Rouge. The journey takes about 1 day, 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d Average Duration
$149Cheapest ticket
119kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$191
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance812 miles (1309 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Baton Rouge Bus

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $136

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 $136 to $340 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 $136 which is on 2025-08-02.

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

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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 travelers 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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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You can also go to Baton Rouge by train

Train from Chicago to Baton Rouge

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