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Cheap one-way trips starting from £25 from Chicago CHI to New Orleans MSY
O Hare InternationalLouis Armstrong New Orleans International
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Cheap round trips starting from £51 from Chicago CHI to New Orleans MSY
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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International, Chicago Union Station, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station when they travel from Chicago to New Orleans. Book your trip to arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA-Charles Poydras, or New Orleans-Canal Charles Greyhound station. The distance between Chicago and New Orleans is 1350 km. The most popular airlines for this route are WN, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Chicago and New Orleans have 345 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 48 | 59 | 65 | 59 | - | 63 | 51 |
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Check-in for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | 10 min before flight | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Chicago to New Orleans?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and New Orleans takes around 2.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and New Orleans?
The flight distance between Chicago and New Orleans is 1350 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and New Orleans?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and New Orleans. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, American Airlines, WN, Spirit Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Orlando Sanford International, Denver International, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, George Bush Intercontinental, San Antonio International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Savannah/Hilton Head International, McGhee Tyson, Oakland International, Asheville Regional.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and Orlando International, McCarran International, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, Los Angeles International, Denver International, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, O Hare International, Philadelphia International, Detroit Metropolitan, Pittsburgh International, John Glenn Columbus International.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Decatur, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near New Orleans?
The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Mobile Regional, Lafayette Regional, Mobile Downtown Airport, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.
What buses and trains depart from Chicago?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Chicago, including Greyhound.
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