There are 5 ways to get from Niles to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or subway
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
5h 3m$335–710Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Harlem Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus
- Take the subway from Jefferson Park to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
5h 42m$127–665Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
21h 38m$294–657Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
21h 54m$145–285Drive 932.9 mi
- Drive from Niles to New Orleanscar 932.9 mi
15h 23m$171–246
Niles to New Orleans by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niles to New Orleans is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 21h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Niles to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $330 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Niles station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Harlem Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Niles to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Park and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
The distance between Niles and New Orleans is 869 miles. The road distance is 938.3 miles.
The best way to get from Niles to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 21h 38m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Niles to New Orleans, including transfers.
Niles to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Niles to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Niles to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $330 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 21h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 21h 54m.
What companies run services between Niles, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $290–650 and the journey takes 19h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Jefferson Park to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Harlem Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Niles to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Niles to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niles to New Orleans is 938 miles. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Niles to New Orleans.
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