How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Baton Rouge start from $156. The average price for this route is around $280. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Baton Rouge is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1312 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Baton Rouge route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Tornado Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Baton Rouge at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

A bus trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Baton Rouge from $148 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	10:15am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	1d 14h	12:00am	Albertsons Bakery	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	10:15am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	1d 14h	12:00am	Albertsons Bakery	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	7:20am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 35m	7:20am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 35m	7:20am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	No tags
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	7:20am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 20h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 35m	7:20am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 35m	7:20am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h	7:30pm	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:55pm	LSU Chevron Station	No tags
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	7:20am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:48 AM CST.

Get from Chicago to Baton Rouge

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

1312 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Baton Rouge?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Stops in Baton Rouge

A
LSU Chevron Station
2915 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
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B
Greyhound Station
1253 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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C
La Tiendita
6031 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, United States
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D
Albertson's College Drive
2950 COLLEGE DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,499 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87499 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $156

Greyhound Chicago Baton Rouge recent customer reviews

Greyhound arrive and departed Chicago, IL. on time as scheduled. At the Memphis, TN Stop there was over a 3hr delay on departure which was not on the schedule. I purchased the ticket for with the intentions, departing Chicago on time and arriving in Baton on time.

Gregory J.

November 7, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512,034 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5170 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi4.1

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Baton Rouge by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Baton Rouge start from $156. The average price for this route is around $280. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Baton Rouge is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1312 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Baton Rouge route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Baton Rouge at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
A bus trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Baton Rouge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-11

$291

01-12

$272

Today

$258

01-14

$207

01-15

$195

01-16

$208

01-17

$202

01-18

$205

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $195

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Baton Rouge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $195 to $484 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Baton Rouge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $195 which is on 2026-01-15.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.