What is the distance between Chicago and Lake Charles?

About 860 miles (1387 km) separate Chicago and Lake Charles.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Lake Charles?

If you're headed to Lake Charles from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Lake Charles Greyhound. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Lake Charles from $134 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Lake Charles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 18h	4:10pm	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 16h	2:30am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	2:30am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	2:30am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 13h	11:20am	Lake Charles, LA Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lake Charles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

851 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $270	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$228 - $1,236	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lake Charles?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
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 Lake Charles

A
Lake Charles Greyhound
1825 I-10, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
B
Waffle House Lake Charles
804 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

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