The average train between Elgin and New Orleans takes 21h 28m and the fastest train takes 21h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Elgin 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 Elgin and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 3:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at New Orleans station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
Elgin to New Orleans train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to New Orleans train services, operated by Metra, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The distance between Elgin and New Orleans is 1,353.1 km. The road distance is 1,559 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 59m.
