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How to get fromNew Orleans to Jacksonby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Jackson by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSY - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $465–1,149

  2. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane MSY - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $135–599

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    23h 25m
    $212–377

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    24h 6m
    $367–713

  5. Drive 1,026.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Jacksoncar car 1,026.5 mi
    17h 29m
    $188–271

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSY - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    10h 12m
    $212–1,026

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $172–650

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $399–847

New Orleans to Jackson by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,018.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 25m.

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