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Road trip from Chicago to New Orleans

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ITINERARY

16h 57m918 miles12 stops
1
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
2
Williamson County Historical Museum and Library
105 S Van Buren St, Marion, IL 62959-2509
3
Wrather West Kentucky Museum
North 16th Street Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071
The primary mission of the Wrather West Kentucky Museum is to highlight and promote an understanding of the social, cultural and economic development of West Kentucky and the Jackson Purchase. Acquisitions, exhibits and special programs support this mission. Both permanent and changing exhibits are open to the public at no charge.
4
Blues Hall Juke Joint
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
5
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
6
Two Gun Tactical
667 Caseys Ln, Flowood, MS 39232-3113
7
Byram Farmers Market
20 Willow Creek Ln Additional Info On Maps, Byram, MS 39272-9256
8
The Rusty Chandelier
300 Central Ave, Laurel, MS 39440-3916
9
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
Building 850, Forrest Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39407-0001
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is proud to serve as the military history museum for the state of Mississippi. The museum aims to educate the public about Mississippi’s role in military history, while honoring the service of both Mississippi veterans and those who have trained in Mississippi during times of war. Visit us today, located approximately 10 miles south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
10
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
11
The Presbytere
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
12
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
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OVERVIEW

Chicago to New Orleans
1
Start:Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9954) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
2
Williamson County Historical Museum and Library
Marion, Illinois·
5.0
(9) review
105 S Van Buren St, Marion, IL 62959-2509
3
Wrather West Kentucky Museum
Murray, Kentucky·
4.0
(9) review
The primary mission of the Wrather West Kentucky Museum is to highlight and promote an understanding of the social, cultural and economic development of West Kentucky and the Jackson Purchase. Acquisitions, exhibits and special programs support this mission. Both permanent and changing exhibits are open to the public at no charge.
North 16th Street Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071
4
Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
5
Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
6
Two Gun Tactical
Flowood, Mississippi·
5.0
(9) review
667 Caseys Ln, Flowood, MS 39232-3113
7
Byram Farmers Market
Byram, Mississippi·
4.0
(8) review
20 Willow Creek Ln Additional Info On Maps, Byram, MS 39272-9256
8
The Rusty Chandelier
Laurel, Mississippi·
4.0
(9) review
300 Central Ave, Laurel, MS 39440-3916
9
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
Hattiesburg, Mississippi·
5.0
(95) review
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is proud to serve as the military history museum for the state of Mississippi. The museum aims to educate the public about Mississippi’s role in military history, while honoring the service of both Mississippi veterans and those who have trained in Mississippi during times of war. Visit us today, located approximately 10 miles south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
Building 850, Forrest Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39407-0001
10
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(99) review
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
11
The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
12
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035

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What's the driving distance between Chicago and New Orleans?
The distance is 918 miles
What's the travel time between Chicago and New Orleans?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 16h 57m mins in normal traffic
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