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Chicago to Baton Rouge buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Baton Rouge takes 29h 59m and the fastest bus takes 26h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Baton Rouge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 59m
Duration
1,103 mi
Distance
$230
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Baton Rouge bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Chicago and Baton Rouge. The service departs Chicago at 5:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into Baton Rouge at 19:30:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA26h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA26h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA26h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA26h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Baton Rouge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,102.8 mi
  • Duration: 29h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 25m.

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