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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ORD - LCH
    6h 53m
    $108–468

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    21h 50m
    $185–330

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    24h 12m
    $339–668

  4. Drive 959.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Charlescar car 959.6 mi
    17h 17m
    $176–253

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 6m
    $274–1,177

Chicago to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 895.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake Charles via Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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