There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Louisiana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CMI - MSY
6h 19m$128–572Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane CMI - SHV
7h 10m$103–442Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
16h 52m$260–550Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
21h 10m$139–268Drive 789.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to New Orleanscar 789.9 mi
12h 51m$145–209Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane CMI - LFT
5h 9m$124–495Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane STL - MSY
6h 48m$432–951
Champaign to Louisiana by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Louisiana is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 52m.
The distance between Champaign and Louisiana is 714 miles. The road distance is 794.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Louisiana without a car is to train which takes 16h 52m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Champaign to Louisiana, including transfers.
Champaign to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Louisiana is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 16h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Louisiana, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 16h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Shreveport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Champaign to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Louisiana is 794 miles. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Champaign to Louisiana.
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