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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    4h 41m
    $331–703

  2. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    5h 56m
    $127–663

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 25m
    $307–658

  4. 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 New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    22h 21m
    $145–286

  5. Drive 939.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to New Orleanscar car 939.3 mi
    15h 18m
    $172–248

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    8h 4m
    $586–2,541

Des Plaines to New Orleans by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 854.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 19h 42m.

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