There are 5 ways to get from Chattanooga to Lake Charles by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane CHA - LCH
5h 7m$112–458Bus
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus Atlanta
14h 29m$177–230Drive 647.9 mi
- Drive from Chattanooga to Lake Charlescar 647.9 mi
11h 31m$119–171Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane CHA - LFT
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
6h 25m$116–463Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
18h 51m$172–287
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at Lake Charles via Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Chattanooga and Lake Charles is 596 miles. The road distance is 651.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 14h 29m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chattanooga to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Chattanooga to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $230 and takes 14h 29m.
Chattanooga to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Lake Charles is 1h behind Chattanooga. It is currently 10:52 PM in Chattanooga and 9:52 PM in Lake Charles.
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 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to Lake Charles is 652 miles. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Chattanooga to Lake Charles.
There are 132+ hotels available in Lake Charles.





