The train between Chicago and Metairie takes 20h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Metairie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Metairie. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Metairie at 4:55 PM. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 20h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Metairie station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
Chicago to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The distance between Chicago and Metairie is 1,341.5 km. The road distance is 1,506 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 19h 42m.
