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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Lisle by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    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 Lisletrain train
    6h 9m
    $108–563

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    20h 48m
    $519–796

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    24h 18m
    $199–292

  4. Drive  920 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lislecar car 920 mi
    15h 8m
    $168–243

  5. 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 Lisletrain train
    6h 38m
    $338–713

New Orleans to Lisle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lisle, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 19h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ogden Ave & Main St via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 24h 18m.

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