| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Union Station Chicago Union Station | Start | 21:05:00 |
| 2 | Homewood Homewood | 21:51:00 | 21:54:00 |
| 3 | Kankakee Kankakee | 22:21:00 | 22:23:00 |
| 4 | Champaign-Urbana Champaign-Urbana | 23:50:00 | 23:55:00 |
| 5 | Mattoon Amtrak Station Mattoon Amtrak Station | 00:34:00 (+1d) | 00:36:00 (+1d) |
| 6 | Effingham Amtrak Station Effingham Amtrak Station | 01:00:00 (+1d) | 01:01:00 (+1d) |
| 7 | Centralia Amtrak Station Centralia Amtrak Station | 01:50:00 (+1d) | 01:52:00 (+1d) |
| 8 | Carbondale Carbondale | 02:49:00 (+1d) | 02:54:00 (+1d) |
| 9 | Fulton Amtrak Station Fulton Amtrak Station | 04:53:00 (+1d) | 04:55:00 (+1d) |
| 10 | Newbern-Dyersburg Amtrak Station Newbern-Dyersburg Amtrak Station | 05:35:00 (+1d) | 05:37:00 (+1d) |
| 11 | Memphis Memphis | 07:42:00 (+1d) | 07:55:00 (+1d) |
| 12 | Marks Amtrak Marks Amtrak | 09:25:00 (+1d) | 09:27:00 (+1d) |
| 13 | Greenwood Amtrak Station Greenwood Amtrak Station | 10:30:00 (+1d) | 10:35:00 (+1d) |
| 14 | Yazoo City Amtrak Yazoo City Amtrak | 11:31:00 (+1d) | 11:33:00 (+1d) |
| 15 | Jackson Jackson | 12:40:00 (+1d) | 12:49:00 (+1d) |
| 16 | Hazlehurst Amtrak Hazlehurst Amtrak | 13:24:00 (+1d) | 13:26:00 (+1d) |
| 17 | Brookhaven Amtrak Station Brookhaven Amtrak Station | 13:45:00 (+1d) | 13:47:00 (+1d) |
| 18 | Mccomb Mccomb | 14:10:00 (+1d) | 14:12:00 (+1d) |
| 19 | Hammond Amtrak Station Hammond Amtrak Station | 15:09:00 (+1d) | 15:12:00 (+1d) |
| 20 | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 16:47:00 (+1d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official United States railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
City of New Orleans (Train No. 42946) is a express train operated by Amtrak. It runs between Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 20 stops with a total journey time of approximately 19h 42m.
Book City of New Orleans tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Book City of New Orleans tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit AmtrakCity of New Orleans departs at 21:05:00 and arrives at the final destination at 16:47:00 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 19h 42m. Always verify current timings with Amtrak before travelling.
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Book City of New Orleans tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
City of New Orleans makes 20 stops. The route starts at Chicago Union Station and ends at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Major intermediate stops include Homewood, Kankakee, Champaign-Urbana, Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Amtrak website or app before booking.