There are 5 ways to get from Oak Lawn to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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 Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
4h 48m$123–655Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
21h 16m$304–655Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
25h 7m$152–298Drive 911.6 mi
- Drive from Oak Lawn to New Orleanscar 911.6 mi
14h 48m$167–241Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
6h 8m$337–713
Oak Lawn to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oak Lawn to New Orleans is to bus which costs $150 - $300 and takes 25h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Lawn to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Lawn to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from 95th St & Central Ave and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Lawn to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Oak Lawn Patriot and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
The distance between Oak Lawn and New Orleans is 849 miles. The road distance is 916.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 21h 16m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Oak Lawn to New Orleans, including transfers.
Oak Lawn to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Oak Lawn to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 21h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 25h 7m.
What companies run services between Oak Lawn, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Oak Lawn to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Oak Lawn to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Lawn to New Orleans is 917 miles. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Oak Lawn to New Orleans.
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