There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
best- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AZO - MSY
7h 5m$112–604Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
22h 58m$264–630Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
23h 30m$163–286Drive 1,008 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to New Orleanscar 1,008 mi
17h 35m$184–266Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
7h 35m$157–788Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
7h 47m$370–791Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane GRR - MSY
9h 54m$125–631Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DTW - MSY
8h 20m$476–1,183
Kalamazoo to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to New Orleans is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 58m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and New Orleans is 911 miles. The road distance is 1013.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 22h 58m and costs $260 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Kalamazoo to New Orleans, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 22h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h 30m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalamazoo to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Detroit to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Kalamazoo to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 7:38 AM in Kalamazoo and 6:38 AM in New Orleans.
Kalamazoo to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to New Orleans is 1014 miles. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Kalamazoo to New Orleans.
Book your Kalamazoo to New Orleans train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Kalamazoo to New Orleans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1197+ hotels available in New Orleans.





