There are 7 ways to get from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BTR - MDW
6h 25m$97–436Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTR - ORD
5h 38m$84–373Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
25h 10m$264–429Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
25h 15m$311–587Drive 896.6 mi
- Drive from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicagocar 896.6 mi
14h 57m$164–237Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to South Bend (SBN)plane BTR - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
7h 41m$165–706Bus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
28h 7m$236–404
Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cortana Pl Walmart Transfer Center, Baton Rouge Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 7m.
The distance between Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) and Chicago is 816 miles. The road distance is 901.8 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 25h 10m and costs $260 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago, including transfers.
Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 28h 7m.
Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago is 902 miles. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from Baton Rouge Airport (BTR) to Chicago.
What companies run services between Baton Rouge Airport (BTR), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baton Rouge Airport to Chicago Bus Station via Cortana Pl Walmart Transfer Center, Florida @ 13th - W, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–240
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $170–240
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–230
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1295+ hotels available in Chicago.












