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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Cottonport by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane ORD - AEX
    2. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Cottonporttaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $88–398

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Cottonporttaxi taxi
    26h 17m
    $554–850

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Cottonporttaxi taxi
    28h 40m
    $212–314

  4. Drive  879.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Cottonportcar car 879.2 mi
    15h 56m
    $146–210

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MDW - AEX
    2. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Cottonporttaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $134–668

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Opelousasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Cottonporttaxi taxi
    10h 18m
    $184–818

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Opelousasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Cottonporttaxi taxi
    10h 43m
    $124–508

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 843.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cottonport, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Cottonport. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Alexandria International Airport (AEX), then take the taxi to Cottonport. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, walk to New Orleans Bus Station, take the bus to Opelousas, then take the taxi to Cottonport.

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