The average train between New Orleans and Elgin takes 21h 16m and the fastest train takes 20h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New Orleans to Elgin. 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 6 times a week between New Orleans and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 1:45 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Elgin. However, there are services departing from New Orleans station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
New Orleans to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between New Orleans and Elgin is 1,353.1 km. The road distance is 1,559 km.
You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 23m.
