What's the distance between Chicago and New Orleans by coach?

The distance between Chicago and New Orleans by coach is approximately 832 miles (1342 km).

What is the best way to go from Chicago to New Orleans without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to New Orleans from £84 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 25m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 35m	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 25m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to New Orleans on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 20m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to New Orleans

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 23 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just £91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 42mAverage duration

834 milesDistance

122kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£57 - £325	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£91 - £476	Average duration23h 42m	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and New Orleans?

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

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87394 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £58

Greyhound Chicago New Orleans recent customer reviews

Terminal bus are a mess. Bus are not comfortable. People are not nice. My first and last time with this company

Melanie C.

27 May 2019

If everything is ok at that point (which is not granted), I will arrive literally 12 hours late in New Orleans, losing the first night of the accommodation that was already payed for, among other obvious inconveniences.

Paul C.

7 November 2018

Staff was courteous.

Onterio S.

22 February 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between Chicago and New Orleans by coach?
The distance between Chicago and New Orleans by coach is approximately 832 miles (1342 km).
What is the best way to go from Chicago to New Orleans without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£198

24/11

£215

Today

£207

26/11

£186

27/11

£97

28/11

£124

29/11

£153

30/11

£153

The cheapest trip from Chicago to New Orleans was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £97

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

You can expect to pay from £97 to £298 for a bus ticket from Chicago to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £97, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.