- Distance: 931.7 mi
- Duration: 19h 42m
The train between Chicago and New Orleans takes 19h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and New Orleans. The service departs Chicago at 8:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into New Orleans at 14:47:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 42m.
Chicago to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Chicago and New Orleans is 1343.6 km. The road distance is 1488 km.
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.
