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How to get fromChicago to New Orleans Airport (MSY)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    3h 44m
    $122–655

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    20h 41m
    $295–617

  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
    24h 44m
    $152–286

  4. Drive 915 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car car 915 mi
    14h 52m
    $167–242

  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
    4h 8m
    $332–705

  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
    7h 37m
    $579–2,570

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBN - MSY
    7h 22m
    $143–664

Chicago to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 838.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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