Chicago to New Orleans Overnight | City of New Orleans

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Is Chicago to New Orleans Overnight the right journey for you?

Chicago to New Orleans Overnight travels aboard Amtrak City of New Orleans from Chicago to New Orleans. The published duration is approximately 19–20 hours end to end. The route shown below is a planning overview; listed places may involve rail travel, an excursion or a connecting transfer.

For this direction of travel, plan arrival arrangements around Chicago and onward travel from New Orleans. Reverse journeys can differ in duration, sightseeing and train operation; do not assume that reversing the map creates the same itinerary.

The experience behind the route

Independent travelers linking Chicago, Memphis or New Orleans who want a manageable overnight rail experience with optional private accommodation.

Read the Amtrak City of New Orleans guide for the character of the train, accommodation choices and practical considerations.

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Published journey map

Chicago to New Orleans journey map.

Numbered markers follow the published itinerary sequence. Use this geographic overview to understand the shape of the journey before our specialists confirm the exact departure and operating details.

Geographic overview of the published Chicago to New Orleans Overnight route: Chicago to Memphis to New Orleans — 1Chicago
2Memphis
3New Orleans

**Map note:** This is a geographic route overview, not a precise track diagram. Rail paths, operating stops, excursions and timings can change; we will verify the current itinerary before booking.

Journey overview

Chicago to New Orleans Overnight at a glance.

Make the overnight train a link between carefully planned city stays, rather than expecting a packaged cultural tour. The representative route connects Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans, with any Memphis stopover requiring deliberate ticketing. Compare the private-room options, check the actual schedule and allow time after arrival before a fixed flight, performance or other important reservation.

This journey is most rewarding when the route, service level and wider travel arrangements are planned together. Our travel specialists can compare the direction of travel, touring pace and accommodation options, then coordinate suitable hotels or private transfers around the rail experience.

Operating season: Scheduled year-round service; confirm the current timetable and service notices.

Published route, stage by stage

Route stage 1

Chicago

The published journey begins in or around Chicago. Exact check-in, station and transfer instructions are supplied with the final travel documents.

Route stage 2

Memphis

Memphis is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 3

New Orleans

The published route concludes in or around New Orleans. Allow a sensible buffer before any onward flight or independently booked connection.

Typically included

Only the accommodation or service level selected in the confirmed proposal
Meals, excursions and transfers specifically named in that proposal

Usually additional

Travel to and from the journey unless expressly included
Optional upgrades, hotel stays and services not stated in the confirmed itinerary
Travel insurance and personal spending

Important planning note

Train paths, stops, excursions and timings can change because services depend on railway access, weather and operational conditions. Your final confirmation and travel documents govern the booked journey. Contact us before arranging non-refundable flights or independent connections.

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Chicago to New Orleans Overnight Rail Journey Itinerary