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How to get fromLake Charles to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LCH - ORD
    5h 52m
    $88–388

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    22h 30m
    $185–324

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    23h 50m
    $333–703

  4. Drive 959.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Chicagocar car 959.8 mi
    17h 17m
    $176–253

  5. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    6h 57m
    $189–726

Lake Charles to Chicago by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 895.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Chicago Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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