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New Orleans Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago

Chicago to New Orleans roundtrip getaway on the City of New Orleans

Illustration of New Orleans Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago

Amtrak Vacations packages this 6-day, 5-night New Orleans Getaway as a round trip from Chicago on the City of New Orleans train, travelling in Coach class. The $539 USD price covers 3 nights of hotel accommodations in New Orleans, 2 nights onboard Amtrak for the roundtrip rail journey, and three set outings: a Jazz Brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, a Sightseeing City and Cemetery Tour, and a Swamp and Bayou Tour. No day-by-day itinerary is published beyond these inclusions, so travelers fill in the rest of their own time in New Orleans, which the description points toward Jackson Square's jazz music and beignets at Cafe du Monde. This suits Chicago travelers who want a train-based New Orleans break without arranging the rail separately.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen US$10 since 4 Jul, to US$549.

US$549US$5394 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm which days the rail journeys and tours fall on before booking.
  • No hotel name or star rating is given in the evidence, so the specific New Orleans property is unknown until you book.
  • Both overnight rail segments are booked in Coach class, not a private sleeper, roomette, or bedroom.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations, 2 nights onboard Amtrak
  • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach Accommodations from Chicago, IL on the City of New Orleans®
  • Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters
  • Sightseeing City and Cemetery Tour
  • Swamp and Bayou Tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $549 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $549 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes, roundtrip Coach class travel from Chicago to New Orleans on the City of New Orleans is included in the price.
Are there overnight trains?
Yes. The package includes 2 nights onboard Amtrak as part of the roundtrip Coach class journey between Chicago and New Orleans on the City of New Orleans.
What is included?
3 nights of hotel accommodations, 2 nights onboard Amtrak on the roundtrip City of New Orleans, a Jazz Brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, a Sightseeing City and Cemetery Tour, and a Swamp and Bayou Tour.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is sold as a Getaway with a handful of included tours; the rest of the time is free to explore New Orleans on your own.
How long is the trip?
6 days and 5 nights.

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