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How to get fromSchaumburg to New Orleansby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    4h 56m
    $335–711

  2. Line 600 bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Rosemont to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    5h 55m
    $127–666

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 51m
    $304–658

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 30m
    $175–320

  5. Drive 938.2 mi

    1. Drive from Schaumburg to New Orleanscar car 938.2 mi
    15h 32m
    $172–248

Schaumburg to New Orleans by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Schaumburg, 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 $300–650 and the journey takes 19h 42m.

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