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Chicago → New Orleans

Lowest Price
$253
Highest Price
$559
Daily Trains
6

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Schedule

2026-04-22
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
2:30am
Union Station
10:42pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
20h 12m
USLSL
#48
$254Direct
2:30am
Union Station
1:16am
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
22h 46m
AMT
#48:64
$2531 stop
2:30am
Union Station
11:05pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
20h 35m
AMT
#448:244
$3091 stop
11:40pm
Union Station
8:50pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
21h 10m
AMT
#41:42
$2931 stop
11:40pm
Union Station
10:27pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
22h 47m
AMT
#41:148
$4601 stop
11:40pm
Union Station
11:24pm
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
23h 44m
AMT
#41:178
$5591 stop

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-22$2532026-04-21
2026-04-21$2342026-04-20
2026-04-20$2702026-04-19
2026-04-19$2542026-04-18
2026-04-18$2542026-04-17
2026-04-17$2702026-04-16
2026-04-16$2752026-04-15
2026-04-15$2342026-04-14

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About the Chicago to New Orleans Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Chicago to New Orleans currently range from $253 to $559, with 6 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include USLSL, AMT. The fastest trip takes 20h 12m, while the longest is 23h 44m.

Trains depart from Union Station and arrive at NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from Chicago to New Orleans cost?

Fares currently range from $253 to $559. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from Chicago to New Orleans?

The fastest train takes about 20 hours and 12 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Chicago to New Orleans?

There are typically 6 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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