New Orleans to Chicago by train
Chicago lies 1,340 km (833 mi) north of New Orleans, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 8 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,635 km (1,016 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| New Orleans | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 362,701 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | New Orleans Union Station, L&N Station, East New Orleans | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station |
| Postal codes | 70112–70195 | 60601–60701 |
Where to book trains from New Orleans to Chicago
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Staying in Chicago
Our booking partner lists 1,320+ places to stay in Chicago (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 651 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (290), and 15 are five-star. Across 244 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 312,247 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chicago from New Orleans?
1,340 km (833 mi) in a straight line, north of New Orleans; by road roughly 1,635 km (1,016 mi).
How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Chicago by train?
About 18 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New Orleans and Chicago?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chicago?
Our booking partner lists 1,320+ places to stay in Chicago, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.