Rome2Rio

Des Plaines to New Orleans buses

Find Transport to New Orleans

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Plaines and New Orleans takes 30h 7m and the fastest bus takes 22h 54m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Des Plaines to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 7m
Duration
975 mi
Distance
$215
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Des Plaines to New Orleans bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Des Plaines and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Plaines is at 6:52 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Cumberland CTA Station and take an average of 30h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA22h 54m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA34h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA22h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Pace BusGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA34h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Pace BusGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA34h 59m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Plaines to New Orleans? 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.

Map of how to get from Des Plaines to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 974.7 mi
  • Duration: 30h 7m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Miner St & River Rd to New Orleans Bus Station via Cumberland CTA Station, Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 37m.

Operators