Trains tickets from Galesburg, IL to New Orleans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Galesburg to New Orleans.

Average Price$222 - $222Average Duration1d 2h
31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$152 - $859Average Duration1d 8h
111kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Galesburg to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$222Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Train Galesburg to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$258
Average train trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:37am
Distance759 miles (1224 km)
Latest train departure5:08pm

Galesburg to New Orleans Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$212
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07/08
$188
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Galesburg to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 8, 2025 with a price of $188

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Galesburg to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $188 to $735 for a train ticket from Galesburg to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $188 which is on 2025-07-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Galesburg to New Orleans is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Galesburg and New Orleans, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Galesburg to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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