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How to get fromChicago Union Station to New Orleansby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    5h 8m
    $124–658

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    19h 42m
    $290–650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    23h 54m
    $151–284

  4. Drive 924.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to New Orleanscar car 924.2 mi
    15h 5m
    $169–244

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    5h 30m
    $334–708

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    8h 47m
    $580–2,573

Chicago Union Station to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $290–650 and the journey takes 19h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 54m.

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