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How to get fromChattanooga to Lake Charlesby plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chattanooga to Lake Charles by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CHA - LCH
    5h 14m
    $162–688

  2. Drive 647.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Chattanooga to Lake Charlescar car 647.9 mi
    11h 31m
    $119–171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    14h 26m
    $177–230

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CHA - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $166–688

  5. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    18h 51m
    $214–307

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Lake Charles via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 14h 26m.

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