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How to get fromDeKalb to New Orleansby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from DeKalb to New Orleans by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    7h 51m
    $130–724

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 5m
    $151–267

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    23h 19m
    $510–819

  4. Drive  935.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to New Orleanscar car 935.6 mi
    15h 41m
    $171–247

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    8h 13m
    $340–724

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane ORD - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    11h 56m
    $146–552

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MDW - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    11h 34m
    $180–752

  8. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    12h 10m
    $498–2,611

DeKalb to New Orleans by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 914.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 19m.

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