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How to get fromChicago to Opelousasby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Opelousas by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ORD - LFT
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Opelousastaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $114–478

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    24h 30m
    $364–715

  3. Bus

    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
    27h 45m
    $189–341

  4. Drive 920.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Opelousascar car 920.9 mi
    16h 47m
    $169–243

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MDW - LFT
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Opelousastaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $134–618

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

    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
    9h 19m
    $160–718

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

    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
    9h 42m
    $370–768

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 887.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Opelousas via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Lafayette Amtrak Station in around 24h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Opelousas via St Louis Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Opelousas in around 27h 45m.

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