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

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

How can I travel from New Orleans to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus New Orleans to Chicago from £87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23h 15mAverage duration

834 milesDistance

122kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£57 - £276	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£90 - £282	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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,415 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between New Orleans and Chicago by coach?
The distance between New Orleans and Chicago by coach is approximately 832 miles (1342 km).
How can I travel from New Orleans to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£183

22/11

£180

Today

£194

24/11

£165

25/11

£139

26/11

£123

27/11

£112

28/11

£132

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £112

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 £112 to £250 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 £112, 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.