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

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to New Orleans by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    6h 37m
    $129–665

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    22h 6m
    $309–660

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus 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 27m
    $181–410

  4. Drive 959.5 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to New Orleanscar car 959.5 mi
    15h 55m
    $176–253

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    6h 44m
    $339–715

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    9h 14m
    $561–2,522

Waukegan to New Orleans by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to New Orleans Bus Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 27m.

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