LA → IL · about 835 miles
New Orleans to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Chicago. The fastest takes 19 hours 30 minutes; every train leaves at 1:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 19h 30m
- Leaves at
- 1:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Chicago Union Station. 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 | 9:15 AM +1 day | 19h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Chicago 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 Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 19 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Chicago?
Every departure is at 1:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Chicago leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.