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How to get fromNew Orleans to Auroraby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Aurora by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 31m
    $109–514

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    21h 11m
    $298–619

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 53m
    $165–306

  4. Drive 913.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Auroracar car 913.7 mi
    15h 28m
    $167–241

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    7h 4m
    $339–714

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GPT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    9h 16m
    $153–624

New Orleans to Aurora by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 11m.

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