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Trip Overview

The train between New Orleans and Kansas City takes 32h 3m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New Orleans to Kansas City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 3m
Duration
1,366 mi
Distance
$870
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

New Orleans to Kansas City train times

Trains run 6 times a week between New Orleans and Kansas City. The service departs New Orleans at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Kansas City at 21:48:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 32h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Orleans to Kansas City? 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: 1,366.4 mi
  • Duration: 32h 3m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 28h 43m.

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