Trains tickets from Chicago to New Orleans

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $197
WedJul 30
from $194
ThuJul 31
from $408
FriAug 1
from $166
SatAug 2
from $199
SunAug 3
from $199
MonAug 4
from $166

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$84 - $404Average Duration1d 3h
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$96 - $349Average Duration23h 42m
122kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 23 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
23h 42mAverage Duration
$96Cheapest ticket
122kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$136
Average train trip duration23h 42m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance834 miles (1345 km)
Latest train departure8:05pm

Chicago to New Orleans Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/26
$191
07/27
$204
Today
$229
07/29
$189
07/30
$186
07/31
$393
08/01
$159
08/02
$191
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to New Orleans was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $159

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $159 to $709 for a train ticket from Chicago to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and New Orleans is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New Orleans.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and New Orleans, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from New Orleans to Chicago

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