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How to get fromGrand Central Station to New Orleansby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    5h 5m
    $124–658

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    19h 55m
    $290–650

  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
    23h 57m
    $150–281

  4. Drive 924.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to New Orleanscar car 924.7 mi
    15h 1m
    $169–244

  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
    5h 25m
    $334–708

  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
    9h
    $580–2,573

Grand Central Station to New Orleans by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 851 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 57m.

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