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The cheapest and fastest trains from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$772

Average price

$772

Fastest journey

1 d 37 m

Average duration

1 d 42 m

Trains per day

Distance

1468 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA will cost around $772 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $772.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least once.

338 Hiawatha Service · 59 City Of New Orleans

03:00PM24h47

Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI

03:47PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA

$7721One-way

1 transfer

338 Hiawatha Service · 59 City Of New Orleans

03:10PM24h37

Airport Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, WI

03:47PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA

$7721One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €137. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €137, and a train costs an average of €140.

Distance: 911 miles (1467 km)

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€209 Average price	€194 Average price Cheapest
21h 36m Average total duration 21h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA

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Trains from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 21h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $174 (€140) but you can travel from only $110 (€88) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $110 (€88)

Distance

911 miles (1467 km)

Average train duration

21h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$174 (€140)

Trains per day

Fastest train

24h 47m

First train

09:15

Last train

15:10

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $110 (€88)

Train companies: Amtrak from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA trains

You can travel by train to New Orleans, LA from Milwaukee, WI with Amtrak for as low as $170 (€137). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 21 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: $170
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA

FAQs: Travel by train from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA.

Cheap train tickets from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $175 (€141) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA is $276 (€222); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA train travel time is 22 h 2 min for the 910 mile (1467 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA leaves at 9: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA leaves at 5: 55 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA including taking a train, bus or flight.