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Compare all timetables for the bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from New Orleans, LA to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$136
tomorrow
$133
Sunday
$119
Monday
$116
Tuesday
Wednesday
$142
Thursday
$113

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $136
Greyhound US 26h 55m 1:00 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 3:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $136
FlixBus 22h 35m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 9:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $137
Greyhound US 19h 50m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $148
FlixBus 23h 0m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 10:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $149
  • Did you know that if you travel from New Orleans, LA to Chicago via Memphis, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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      21h 0m
      0
      8:20 AM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      4:20 PM
      Memphis
      Airways Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $47
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • Busbud
      11h 35m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Memphis
      Airways Transit Center
      5:20 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $58
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 26h 55m 1:00 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 3:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $133
FlixBus 22h 35m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 9:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $134
FlixBus 23h 0m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 10:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $147
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $151
Greyhound US 19h 50m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $163
  • Did you know that if you travel from New Orleans, LA to Chicago via Memphis, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 0m
      0
      8:20 AM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      4:20 PM
      Memphis
      Airways Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $47
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • Busbud
      11h 35m
      0
      5:45 PM
      Memphis
      Airways Transit Center
      5:20 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $58
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $119
Greyhound US 26h 55m 1:00 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 3:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $120
FlixBus 22h 35m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 9:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $120
Greyhound US 29h 50m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $122
FlixBus 23h 0m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 10:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $123
  • Did you know that if you travel from New Orleans, LA to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 25m
      0
      8:20 AM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      11:00 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
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      Economy
      $66
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      11:30 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 35m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 9:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $116
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $117
Greyhound US 29h 50m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 2:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $121
Greyhound US 19h 50m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $122
FlixBus 23h 0m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 10:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $123
  • Did you know that if you travel from New Orleans, LA to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 25m
      0
      8:20 AM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      11:00 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $66
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      11:30 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 27h 0m 9:10 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 12:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $142
Greyhound US 23h 40m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $143
Greyhound US 19h 50m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $143
Greyhound US 26h 15m 1:00 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $143
  • Did you know that if you travel from New Orleans, LA to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 25m
      0
      8:20 AM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      11:00 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $66
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      11:30 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $113
Greyhound US 26h 55m 1:00 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 3:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $115
FlixBus 22h 35m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 9:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $115
Greyhound US 26h 15m 1:00 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $133
FlixBus 23h 0m 11:15 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station 10:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $134

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago is $113 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between New Orleans, LA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between New Orleans, LA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from New Orleans, LA to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between New Orleans, LA and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 buses from New Orleans, LA to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between New Orleans, LA and Chicago, with 19 offers.

Facts about the bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to Chicago starting from $113!

Cheapest Bus $113
Fastest Bus 19h 50m
Earliest Bus 8:20 AM
Latest Bus 11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 834.0 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from New Orleans, LA to Chicago

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave New Orleans, LA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$136
Saturday 12/06
$133
Sunday 12/07
$120
Monday 12/08
$127
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
$142
Thursday 12/11
$143
Friday 12/12
$115
Saturday 12/13
$147
Sunday 12/14
$129
Monday 12/15
$116
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
$151
Monday 12/22
$150
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from New Orleans, LA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $113, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $142.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New Orleans, LA to Chicago, with $113. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $115.

How to save money travelling from New Orleans, LA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from New Orleans, LA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from New Orleans, LA to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in New Orleans, LA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in New Orleans, LA and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from New Orleans, LA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route New Orleans, LA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the New Orleans, LA to Chicago bus

How much does a New Orleans, LA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $113 and takes 21h 0m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from New Orleans, LA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $113 and $167. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from New Orleans, LA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the New Orleans, LA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from New Orleans, LA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 19h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $148. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from New Orleans, LA starts at 8:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from New Orleans, LA for Chicago starts at 11:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the New Orleans, LA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between New Orleans, LA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between New Orleans, LA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the New Orleans, LA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the New Orleans, LA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the New Orleans, LA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from New Orleans, LA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New Orleans, LA to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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