Rome2Rio

How to get fromRockford to New Orleansby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

Find Transport to New Orleans

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    5h 52m
    $368–758

  2. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RFD - MSY
    5h 13m
    $136–582

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 48m
    $180–344

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    23h 3m
    $340–714

  5. Drive 948.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rockford to New Orleanscar car 948.7 mi
    15h 57m
    $174–251

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    7h 6m
    $162–718

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MSN - MSY
    9h 49m
    $191–812

  8. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MLI - MSY
    10h 13m
    $155–620

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rockford to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 924.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to New Orleans Bus Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 48m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers