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Chicago to Metairie trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Metairie takes 20h 52m and the fastest train takes 20h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Metairie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 52m
Duration
936 mi
Distance
$608
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Metairie train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Metairie. The service departs Chicago at 8:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into Metairie at 16:55:00. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 20h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA20h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA21h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA20h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA20h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA20h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA20h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Metairie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 935.6 mi
  • Duration: 20h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 19h 42m.

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