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New Orleans to Chicago Loop buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between New Orleans and Chicago Loop takes 21h 30m and the fastest bus takes 21h 29m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from New Orleans to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 30m
Duration
1,026 mi
Distance
$188
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

New Orleans to Chicago Loop bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between New Orleans and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 8:20 AM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 21h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)21h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)21h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)21h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)21h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Orleans to Chicago Loop? 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 New Orleans to Chicago Loop.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,025.8 mi
  • Duration: 21h 30m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Washington & Lasalle via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 21h 57m.

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