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Chicago, United States of America → Gretna, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Chicago to Gretna

Composite routes from Chicago to Gretna

Cheapest
12 h 41 min
Car
1151 km.
from $63
Other
5 h 35 min
Plane, Bus
1346 km.
from $220.57
5 h 58 min
Plane, Bus
1346 km.
from $231.43
24 h 59 min
1346 km.
from $317.67
9 h 26 min
Train, Plane
1346 km.
from $288.29

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$445.85

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$764.32
Plane from South Bend to Louis
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from South Bend to Louis
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$445.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from South Bend to Louis
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.85

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New
Ave. Duration:
19h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from Van Buren St. to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$343.94
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

JP Transit

Phone:
(504) 248-3900
Email:
Website:
jptransit.org/
Bus from Tulane @ Loyola to Westbank
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.89–$2.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Gretna?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Gretna is to fly and bus which costs $52.17 - $358.70 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Gretna?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Gretna is to fly and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $54.35 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Gretna?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wilty Terminal via Memphis Bus Station and UPT Bus Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 59m.

How far is it from Chicago to Gretna?

The distance between Chicago and Gretna is 1379 km. The road distance is 1495.7 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Gretna without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Gretna without a car is to train which takes 20h 11m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Gretna?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Chicago to Gretna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Gretna bus from?

Chicago to Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Gretna?

The best way to get from Chicago to Gretna is to train which takes 20h 11m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $489.13 and takes 24h 59m.

Where does the Chicago to Gretna bus arrive?

Chicago to Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Gretna?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Gretna is 1496 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Chicago to Gretna.

Where can I stay near Gretna?

There are 973+ hotels available in Gretna. Prices start at $59.66 per night.
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