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Kankakee to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Kankakee to New Orleans. The fastest takes 18 hours 24 minutes; every train leaves at 9:23 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 18h 24m
- Leaves at
- 9:23 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Kankakee and arrives at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:23 PM | 3:47 PM +1 day | 18h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Kankakee Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Kankakee
Where the train stops in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Kankakee
Questions
How long is the train from Kankakee to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from Kankakee to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 9:23 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Kankakee to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Kankakee?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Kankakee Amtrak station.