Cheap flights from New Orleans to Chicago
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Travelers usually depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA-Charles Poydras, or New Orleans-Canal Charles Greyhound station when they travel from New Orleans to Chicago. Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International, Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station, or Chicago Union Station. The distance between New Orleans and Chicago is 1350 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Spirit Airlines. New Orleans and Chicago have 212 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 43 | 30 | 33 | 42 | - | 29 | 35 |
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Southwest Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Royal Jordanian on and Mondays.
Check-in for a flight from New Orleans to Chicago
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
| Southwest Airlines | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | Opens 1 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | Unknown | Opens 1 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Unknown | Opens 1 days before flight 0 |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | 10 min before flight | Opens 1 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from New Orleans to Chicago?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Chicago takes around 2.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between New Orleans and Chicago?
The flight distance between New Orleans and Chicago is 1350 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New Orleans and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between New Orleans and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Royal Jordanian, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and Newark Liberty International, Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, Denver International, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, George Bush Intercontinental, Tampa International, O Hare International, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Miami International.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Miami International, McCarran International, Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, Denver International, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, Logan International, Tampa International, San Diego International, Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional, Mobile Regional, Mobile Downtown Airport, Lafayette Regional.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, Fort Wayne International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Muskegon County.
What buses and trains depart from New Orleans?
A number of bus and train companies depart from New Orleans, including Greyhound.
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