Chicago to Baton Rouge by train
Baton Rouge lies 1,307 km (812 mi) south of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 41 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,595 km (991 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Chicago | Baton Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 227,470 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company Depot |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 70801–70898 |
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Common questions
How far is Baton Rouge from Chicago?
1,307 km (812 mi) in a straight line, south of Chicago; by road roughly 1,595 km (991 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Baton Rouge by train?
About 17 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Baton Rouge?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.