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New Orleans to Kankakee train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Kankakee. The fastest takes 17 hours 46 minutes; every train leaves at 1:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 17h 46m
- Leaves at
- 1:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Kankakee. 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 | 7:31 AM +1 day | 17h 46m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Kankakee 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 Kankakee
Return trip: Kankakee to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Kankakee?
The fastest direct train takes 17 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Kankakee?
Every departure is at 1:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Kankakee?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Kankakee leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.