How far is Chicago from Baton Rouge?

The distance separating Chicago and Baton Rouge is 811 miles (1308 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Baton Rouge leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at LSU Chevron Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Baton Rouge from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Baton Rouge on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	7:25pm	LSU Chevron Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	2:10am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	3:00am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 4h	2:10am	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	2:10am	Greyhound Station	No tags

Get from Chicago to Baton Rouge

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

812 milesDistance

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
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 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
D
Albertson's College Drive
2950 COLLEGE DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $358 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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

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

How far is Chicago from Baton Rouge?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Baton Rouge?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

No data

11/25

$255

Today

$141

11/27

$120

11/28

$140

11/29

$165

11/30

No data

12/01

$160

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $120

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 $120 to $375 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 $120 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.