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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from New Orleans to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New Orleans to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $129.00
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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $123To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Orleans to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $123 to $438 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-04-30.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between New Orleans and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from New Orleans to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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