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Bus Lake Charles to Chicago: Trip Overview

Bus Lake Charles to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$288
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure1:15 AM
Distance862 miles (1390 km)
Latest bus departure4:05 PM

Lake Charles to Chicago Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Lake Charles to Chicago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from Lake Charles, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lake Charles - Chicago

You can take a bus or a train to go from Lake Charles to Chicago. The two options are practical and eco-friendly ways to reach Chicago. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Lake Charles to Chicago takes around 1d 12h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1d 11h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 860 miles (1387 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Lake Charles and Chicago is 860 miles (1387 km).

Most of the buses traveling from Lake Charles to Chicago leave from Lake Charles Greyhound and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can expect to pay around $288 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $208 and $313, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Museum of Contemporary Art, Lake Michigan, The Field Museum and Robie House.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Lake Charles to Chicago. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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 Lake Charles and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lake Charles to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lake Charles to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lake Charles to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Will you be returning to Lake Charles by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Lake Charles

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Lake Charles to Chicago

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