How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Chicago start from $75. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New Orleans to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 824 miles (1328 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Chicago at 6:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Chicago?

A bus trip from New Orleans to Chicago generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New Orleans to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Chicago from $116 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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	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 29
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 30
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 December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 50m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	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
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	11:50pm	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Chicago on December 4
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 December 5
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

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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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, 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$75 - $474	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$116 - $360	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

3.5/587,404 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 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.

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Chicago start from $75. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New Orleans to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 824 miles (1328 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Chicago at 6:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Chicago?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Chicago generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New Orleans to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/26

$247

11/27

$212

Today

$233

11/29

$285

11/30

$177

12/01

$170

12/02

$158

12/03

$140

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $140

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 $140 to $351 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 $140 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.