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USA (Chicago to New Orleans)

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The Chicago to New Orleans route is one of America's great road trip corridors, cutting through the heart of the Midwest and Deep South. Starting in Chicago — known for its iconic skyline, blues and jazz scene, deep-dish pizza, and world-class architecture — the journey heads south through states like Illinois, Tennessee, and Mississippi, tracing the roots of American music along the Blues Highway (Route 61). The route passes through Memphis, home of Beale Street and Sun Studio, before arriving in New Orleans, the vibrant Louisiana city famous for its Creole cuisine, Mardi Gras, French Quarter, and legendary jazz culture. Travellers make this trip for its unmatched blend of music history, Southern food, diverse cities, and a deep dive into American culture.

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USA (Chicago to New Orleans) · 10 days

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Rhythms of the Road: Chicago to New Orleans by Bus, Rail & Self-Launch

A self-launched 10-day music-and-history run through America's heartland: Chicago's blues and architecture, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Nashville's Music Row and Grand Ole Opry, Elvis's Graceland in Memphis, the Mississippi Delta at Indianola, and finally New Orleans' French Quarter. Instead of a 42-50 person coach tour with a fixed guide, you'll string the same stops together on Amtrak, Greyhound/FlixBus and local transit, book your own hostel/budget hotel beds and pick up the same museum tickets and tours direct. Costs are backpacker/budget-traveller estimates in GBP and exclude international flights into Chicago (ORD) and out of New Orleans (MSY).

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