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New Orleans Museum of Art
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$535
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$535
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 d 4 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 d 4 h 19 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
1223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA will cost around $535 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $535.
It's difficult to get from Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users.
Distance: 759 miles (1223 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$180 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
12h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
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The table below shows live departures for Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 PM Galesburg, IL | 25h57 | 8:47 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a train from Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA and enjoy the approximately 759 miles (1223 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 09:10, the last at 13:45.
Distance 759 miles (1223 km) |
First train 9:10 AM |
Last train 1:45 PM |
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Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Powerful museum using immersive exhibits to explain World War II through personal stories, artifacts, and major military history.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum devoted to Southern art, design, and culture in a contemporary warehouse district setting.
The city’s most famous neighborhood, packed with historic architecture, music, courtyards, and essential New Orleans street life.
Lively public square facing St. Louis Cathedral, ideal for architecture, performers, and a classic introduction to the city.
Vast urban park with oak groves, lagoons, museums, and trails, offering one of the best green escapes in New Orleans.
A hearty Creole rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood. It reflects Spanish, French, and local influences central to New Orleans cooking.
A rich Louisiana stew usually made with roux, okra or filé, and seafood or sausage. It is a signature dish of Creole and Cajun tradition.
A classic po' boy is a French bread sandwich stuffed with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef. It is one of the city's most iconic everyday foods.
Celebrated Creole restaurant famous for gumbo z'herbes, turtle soup, and jazz brunch in an elegant Garden District mansion.
Casual landmark for classic po' boys and fried seafood. Expect a lively, old-school New Orleans atmosphere near the French Quarter.
Historic coffee stand best known for beignets and chicory café au lait. It is busy, informal, and one of the city's essential stops.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but food and transit are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Galesburg, IL to New Orleans, LA trains use the Galesburg Station to Union Passenger Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Galesburg, IL and New Orleans, LA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Galesburg Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Packing House, Landmark Cafe & Creperie
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Galesburg Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Galesburg Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Galesburg Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Galesburg Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Galesburg Station.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galesburg, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Galesburg, Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center.
Union Passenger Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cochon Restaurant, Herbsaint
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Passenger Terminal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Passenger Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Passenger Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Passenger Terminal: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Passenger Terminal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Le Pavillon Hotel, Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans.
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