Amtrak
Night Trains from Chicago to New Orleans
1 night train connects Chicago and New Orleans, run by Amtrak. Compare timetables, stops, journey time and where to book. Trains run in both directions — Chicago to New Orleans and New Orleans to Chicago.
1 train on this route
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal → Chicago Union Station (City of New Orleans)
Operator
Amtrak
Tickets
Dynamic fare— what does this mean?
Book early. The cheapest fares are limited and go first.
Countries🇺🇸United States
Preselects New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal → Chicago Union Station
Book early — the cheapest fares are limited and go first.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal → Chicago Union Station
City of New OrleansDeparts 12:45Arrives 08:152026: Daily
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal12:45
- Hammond Amtrak Station13:51
- Mccomb14:44
- Brookhaven Amtrak Station15:08
- Hazlehurst Amtrak15:29
- Jackson16:24
- Yazoo City Amtrak17:36
- Greenwood Amtrak Station18:33
- Marks Amtrak19:33
- Memphis21:25
- Newbern-Dyersburg Amtrak Station23:26
- Fulton Amtrak Station00:08
- Carbondale02:13
- Centralia Amtrak Station03:11
- Effingham Amtrak Station04:09
- Mattoon Amtrak Station04:36
- Champaign-Urbana05:25
- Kankakee06:31
- Homewood07:08
- Chicago Union Station08:15
Frequently asked questions
How many night trains run between Chicago and New Orleans?+
1 night train connects Chicago and New Orleans, run by Amtrak.
How much is a night train from Chicago to New Orleans?+
Amtrak sells this route at yield-managed fares: the price depends on the date, the comfort class and how far ahead you book. The cheapest fares are a limited quota and go first, so booking early is the reliable way to pay less.
How do I book a night train from Chicago to New Orleans?+
Compare the trains above and book directly with Amtrak.