How far is Lake Charles from Chicago?

The distance separating Lake Charles and Chicago is 860 miles (1387 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lake Charles to Chicago leave from Lake Charles Greyhound and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Museum of Contemporary Art, Lake Michigan, The Field Museum and Robie House.

Bus Lake Charles to Chicago from $193 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Charles to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 12h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 10h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 11h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 12h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:10pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Charles to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

861 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $267	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$246 - $246	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/587,378 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

Where are the popular stops in Lake Charles and Chicago?

Stops in Lake Charles

A - Lake Charles Greyhound

B - Waffle House Lake Charles

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Charles to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$128

11/16

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11/18

$220

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11/20

$193

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $128

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lake Charles to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $128 to $251 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $193 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus 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.