There are 6 ways to get from Minot to Lake Charles by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MOT - LCH
9h 37m$142–614Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
43h 4m$532–1,206Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus
44h 50m$385–582Drive 1,523.4 mi
- Drive from Minot to Lake Charlescar 1,523.4 mi
28h 18m$278–402Bus to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane BIS - LCH
13h 2m$161–616Train, bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus
46h 34m$467–899
Minot to Lake Charles by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Lake Charles is to fly which costs $140 - $650 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at Lake Charles via Bismarck, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station and Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 50m.
The distance between Minot and Lake Charles is 1341 miles. The road distance is 1532.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Lake Charles without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 4m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Minot to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Minot to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
The best way to get from Minot to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 44h 50m.
Minot to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Lake Charles is 1532 miles. It takes approximately 28h 18m to drive from Minot to Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minot to Lake Charles via Bismarck, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Downtown Houston in around 44h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Denver, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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