How far is New Orleans from Chicago?

The distance covered from New Orleans to Chicago is 1342 km (832 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus New Orleans to Chicago from $158 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:35 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 15mAverage Duration

1345 kmDistance

122kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$106 - $510	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$167 - $520	Average Duration23h 15m	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Chicago?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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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
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Chicago by bus

How far is New Orleans from Chicago?
The distance covered from New Orleans to Chicago is 1342 km (832 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$428

11-20

$343

Today

$337

11-22

$333

11-23

$245

11-24

$230

11-25

$227

11-26

$227

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $227

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

You can expect to pay from $227 to $428 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $227 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Greyhound 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.