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How to get fromPalatine to New Orleansby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    5h 36m
    $337–713

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    6h 15m
    $128–664

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 28m
    $148–289

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 44m
    $308–659

  5. Drive 939.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to New Orleanscar car 939.2 mi
    15h 40m
    $172–248

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    9h 37m
    $591–2,548

Palatine to New Orleans by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration21h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Palatine to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 44m.

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