City of New Orleans • Chicago to New Orleans
Overnight Rail Journey – from £129
Chicago | Memphis | New Orleans
Travel from Chicago to New Orleans in style and comfort. This journey on the City of New Orleans train takes you 900 miles through the heart of the nation’s musical heritage.
- Choose from spacious coach class or private bedrooms
- Relax on comfortable reclining seats
- Marvel at incredible sights as you sit back
- Enjoy air conditioned carriages and complimentary WiFi
- Book with flights as part of a complete America holiday
Your Rail journey
The Amtrak City of New Orleans travels from Chicago with its world-class Chicago Symphony Orchestra and vibrant electric blues scene, to Beale Street in Memphis. Then, travel the history-laden musical crossroads of Mississippi to New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. You’ll be riding in the shadows of giants of American music like Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Elvis Presley.
Onboard the City of New Orleans, full food service is available throughout the day in the Lounge and Dining Cars, featuring table seating.
Coach Class
Coach Class travel is an economical way to travel from Chicago to New Orleans whilst taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. Coach Class seats include:
- Wide, comfortable reclining seats
- Ample legroom for your comfort
- A fold-down tray for dining
- Individual reading light
- Electrical sockets right at your seat
Roomettes & Bedrooms
Roomettes and Bedrooms are ideal for one to four passengers, with comfortable seats on either side of a big picture window. At night, the seats convert to comfortable beds and upper berths fold down from above. Roomettes and Bedrooms include:
- Meals and bottled water
- Electrical outlets
- Climate control
- Individual reading lights
- Fresh towels and bed linens
- Soap and shower amenities
- Personal service (turn-down, coffee, make-up bed)
Chicago to New Orleans Timetable
The City of New Orleans train schedule departs Chicago daily at 20:05.
- Departs Chicago, IL: 20:05
- Arrives New Orleans, LA: 15:47
The journey between Chicago and New Orleans has stops at 18+ stations, including Memphis. Duration at each station will vary.
New Orleans to Chicago, Timetable
The City of New Orleans train schedule departs New Orleans daily at 13:45.
- Departs New Orleans, LA: 13:45
- Arrives Chicago, IL: 09:15
The journey between New Orleans and Chicago has stops at 18+ stations, including Memphis. Duration at each station will vary.
Train Tickets, Flights & More
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Please note, advanced booking is highly recommended.
Route Map
City of New Orleans • Chicago to New Orleans
Overnight Rail Journey – from £129
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