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The train between New Orleans and Illinois takes 19h 30m. There is at least one train per day from New Orleans to Illinois. 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 New Orleans and Illinois. The service departs New Orleans at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Illinois at 09:15:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 30m.
New Orleans to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between New Orleans and Illinois is 1127.4 km. The road distance is 1488 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 19h 30m.
