There are 5 ways to get from Urbana to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CMI - MSY
7h 31m$133–579Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
22h 21m$129–251Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
18h 3m$251–551Drive 791.4 mi
- Drive from Urbana to New Orleanscar 791.4 mi
12h 54m$145–209Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Chicago Midway Airportbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
7h 4m$156–663
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Urbana to New Orleans is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 22h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Urbana to New Orleans is to bus and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Urbana to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Green & Race and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Urbana to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
The distance between Urbana and New Orleans is 728 miles. The road distance is 796 miles.
The best way to get from Urbana to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 18h 3m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Urbana to New Orleans, including transfers.
Urbana to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Urbana to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Urbana to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 18h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 22h 21m.
What companies run services between Urbana, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 16h 52m.
- 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
- $110–600
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
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Urbana to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Urbana to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Urbana to New Orleans is 796 miles. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Urbana to New Orleans.
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