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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Saint Joseph by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $134–620

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    22h 13m
    $313–661

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus
    24h 37m
    $180–324

  4. Drive 986.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Saint Josephcar car 986.4 mi
    16h 4m
    $180–260

  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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    8h 6m
    $361–767

  6. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane MSY - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 9m
    $139–647

  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSY - GRR
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $212–1,016

New Orleans to Saint Joseph by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 37m.

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