There are 4 ways to get from Kentwood to New Orleans by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane GRR - MSY
5h 39m$160–725Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
26h 4m$207–377Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
26h 16m$357–772Drive 1,066.5 mi
- Drive from Kentwood to New Orleanscar 1,066.5 mi
17h 21m$195–282
Kentwood to New Orleans by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kentwood to New Orleans is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kentwood to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentwood to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Eastern/52nd and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kentwood station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.
The distance between Kentwood and New Orleans is 954 miles. The road distance is 1072.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kentwood to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 26h 4m and costs $200 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Kentwood to New Orleans, including transfers.
Kentwood to New Orleans bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Kentwood to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Kentwood to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $380 and takes 26h 4m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 26h 16m.
What companies run services between Kentwood, MI, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastern/52nd to New Orleans Bus Station via Rapid Central Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kentwood to New Orleans bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Kentwood. It is currently 7:33 PM in Kentwood and 6:33 PM in New Orleans.
Kentwood to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentwood to New Orleans is 1073 miles. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Kentwood to New Orleans.
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