Introduction to the Amtrak City of New Orleans Train
The City of New Orleans is an intercity rail service offered by Amtrak. It first started service in 1947. The City of New Orleans is responsible for taking about 155,000 passengers to their final destinations.
The City of New Orleans operates along the Central United States between Chicago, Illinois, and New Orleans.
What to Expect in the Amtrak City of New Orleans?
The City of New Orleans runs a total of 934 miles between its starting point, Chicago, Illinois, and its point of termination, New Orleans.
This Intercity Rail travels at an average speed of 48 miles per hour. The overall trip from start to finish takes about 19 hours. The City of New Orleans runs trips daily and 7 trips per week.
Accommodations provided by the City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans offers seating for 262 passengers.
This train has a roomette, bedroom, bedroom suite, accessible bedroom, and family bedroom sleeper car due to its long trip duration.
The City of New Orleans provides food options in dining cars & cafe cars.
The Major Stops on the City of New Orleans?
The City of New Orleans starts in Chicago, Illinois, and terminates in New Orleans. In between, the City of New Orleans makes the following stop at these major locations.
- Chicago, Illinois – Chicago Union Station. This is where the City of New Orleans service begins.
- Kankakee, Illinois
- Champagne – Urbana, Illnois
- Carbondale, Illinois
- Newbern, Kentucky
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Hammond, Louisana
- New Orleans, Louisana – New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. This is where the City of New Orleans service ends.
How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Amtrak City of New Orleans?
A normal fare onboard the City of New Orleans will cost you between $110.00 and $372.00, depending on which type of seat you decide to purchase.
