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New Orleans to Champaign train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Champaign. The fastest takes 16 hours 40 minutes; every train leaves at 1:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 16h 40m
- Leaves at
- 1:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Champaign-Urbana. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45 PM | 6:25 AM +1 day | 16h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Champaign The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Return trip: Champaign to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Champaign?
The fastest direct train takes 16 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Champaign?
Every departure is at 1:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Champaign?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Champaign leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.