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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:30 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to New Orleans takes 2h 30m, covering 834 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans range from $235 to $451, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $235 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $333 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $201 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $340 for nonstop.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to New Orleans flights are:

• Frontier: 82% on time
• United Airlines: 81% on time
• Southwest: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to New Orleans flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, night flights for 22%, and evening flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $266 to $2,279. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to New Orleans flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and New Orleans is around $266 round-trip, with a flight time of about 18h 10m. Recent train fares are around $232, with a trip time of about 19h 42m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 13% lower. However, taking the train takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Chicago to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Chicago to New Orleans may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to New Orleans route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 50m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Chicago to New Orleans. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $307 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $371, a difference of $64.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and New Orleans. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• American Airlines

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 18m, compared with 4h 32m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 49m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to New Orleans flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Crowne Plaza is a modern hotel that is a only a 12-minute drive from the Pontchartrain Center and a 7-minute drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The Holiday inn is a casual choice that is a 25-minute drive from the famous French Quarter and a 5-minute drive from the airport.

If you are traveling with any animals, make sure to bring them to one of the several pet relief areas in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after your flight has landed. The largest one is a gated area that is located directly outside of the Short Term Parking Garage near baggage claims 12 through 14.

If you enjoy exercising, purchase an entry ticket to the Health Club, which is located in Terminal 2 of O’Hare International Airport. Equipped with state-of-the-art weights and cardio machines, this gym is a convenient place to squeeze in a quick workout before beginning your travels. If you would rather unwind and meditate, head to the yoga room found in Terminal 3 on the mezzanine level.

Chicago Midway International Airport has an inter-faith chapel that is located on the mezzanine level of Concourse C. It occasionally hosts religious services, and it provides texts that can be used by travelers for individual prayer and reflection.

Yes. In addition to wheelchair-accessible restrooms located in Gates A9 and A4A of Concourse A and Gate B15 of Concourse B, the airport has accessible parking spaces in each of its parking structures. There are TTY phones available for use by passengers who have hearing loss. The airport also provides elevators and curb ramps at drop-off and pickup locations. Between the terminals and the parking lots, free shuttles with elevators are available.

Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is Chicago’s chief airport hub. The airport has nine concourses spread out within its four terminals (Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5). You can easily connect between the terminals via the automated train ATS. The airside walkway also connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3. To transfer between Terminals 1 and 2, access the walkway across Gate B5 and B6 of Terminal 1 or close to Terminal 2’s Gate E1. Buses can be found on Terminal 3’s Gate K20, Gate G17, and Gate L24.

Yes. At MDW, Fido is welcome. There are, however, some restrictions and regulations in place. Like other airports, MDW has pet policies that mandate all animals be contained in crates unless they are using designated areas for pet relief or are being subjected to security screening. There are two sanitary pet relief areas at the airport, one indoor (across from Gate A5 in Concourse A) and one outdoor (on the Lower Level terminal road).

Bus services are offered by RTA and JET outside the Ticket Lobby on Level 3 from the outer curb. RTA buses stop at Canal Street, Elk Palace. Level 1 of MSY is also home to a taxi stand. You can easily request Lyft or Uber once you disembark at MSY. There is a designated spot on Level 1 for rideshare pick-ups.