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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Elburn by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 59m
    $105–565

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    20h 53m
    $151–252

  3. 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 OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    21h 45m
    $236–548

  4. Drive  918.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Elburncar car 918.5 mi
    15h 42m
    $168–243

  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 OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 18m
    $340–715

  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 OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 3m
    $129–550

New Orleans to Elburn by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration20h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 895.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 21h 45m.

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