There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane LCH - CHA
5h 15m$113–460Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
17h 1m$167–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoulatrain
- Take the bus from Pascagoula to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
20h 26m$229–368Drive 650 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Chattanoogacar 650 mi
11h 27m$119–172Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane LFT - CHA
6h 26m$143–476Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
20h 45m$189–294
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Atlanta Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Chattanooga is 596 miles. The road distance is 653.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Chattanooga without a car is to bus which takes 17h 1m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Lake Charles to Chattanooga, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 17h 1m.
Lake Charles to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Chattanooga is 1h ahead of Lake Charles. It is currently 6:31 PM in Lake Charles and 7:31 PM in Chattanooga.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Chattanooga via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 17h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Chattanooga is 654 miles. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Lake Charles to Chattanooga.
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