Chicago & New Orleans On Your Own – Roundtrip

Return to an era when the journey was as important as the destination. The Chicago-based Pullman Car Company pioneered luxury rail travel by creating the first, first-class sleeping car. Renowned for their stylish, Art Deco design, plush accommodations and superb service from attentive porters and stewards, the Pullman Car Company set the standard for upscale American train travel and the hospitality industry in general.

Today, Pullman Rail Journeys revives the iconic spirit of American rail travel with its carefully restored Pullman Rail Cars. In an effort to be as historically accurate as possible, each classic Pullman Car has undergone a painstakingly detailed restoration and upholds the Pullman tradition of style, ambiance and craftsmanship.

Classic Train Rides:

Carefully brought back to service and ardently detailed to be as historically accurate as possible, our classic Pullman Cars offer passengers the chance to rediscover the style, ambiance and craftsmanship of the golden age of rail travel. Modern conveniences such as showers, wireless Internet access and power outlets have been thoughtfully added to maximize comfort and enhance your experience. And with classic American dining, an engaging social setting and first-class, personalized Pullman service, each iconic journey takes you back to a civilized, sophisticated era when the journey was as much anticipated as the destination.

Train accommodations:

Pullmans sleeping accommodations have been expertly recreated to be reminiscent of early to mid- century rail travel with modern conveniences. Familiar rail travel features such as porter call buttons, fold-down sinks and beds have kept their original function and charm, while modern features like wireless internet and updated shower facilities bring Pullman into the 21st century. Pullman Rail Journeys invites modern travelers to experience the golden age of rail travel.

Service: Porter call buttons are available in each room.  Our Pullman Porters, Waiters and Conductors are trained according to traditional Pullman service standards, providing excellent and attentive service throughout your journey and are always on call.  Gratuities for excellent service are welcome.  A suggested guideline for gratuities is $20 per person, one way or $40 per person, round trip.

Train Consist: Pullman has a variety of equipment in service on this route. While there are no guarantees of specific equipment being used prior to the departure, we are pleased to describe all the variations as they exist today. The basic room accommodation has one large picture window approximately 25” to 40″ wide with an exterior view out one side of the train. The open sections have a large picture window with the advantage of being able to look across the aisle way out the other side of the train. See each of the individual accommodations pages for more complete descriptions and renderings of the rooms.

Interior Design: Authentically restored original “Pullman” style interiors which are true to historic color schemes, design and fabrics.

Bedding: Pullman Rail Journeys will feature premium white linens. Each bed will have two blankets and two pillows. Extra pillows and blankets will be available upon request.

Towels: Every passenger will be given blue-stripe, Pullman towels with additional towels available upon request. These authentically recreated towels were woven especially for Pullman Rail Journeys. The Pullman Porter will remove used towels and replace them with a fresh set at the request of the passenger and anytime the room is checked or the bed is made.

Linens: Pullman linens and towels are changed daily and are laundered by a Chicago service.

Closet Space: There is minimal closet space in any class of accommodation and it will vary from car to car. Most streamlined bedrooms, drawing rooms and master rooms have little space for hanging clothes. Every accommodation has ample hooks for hanging and all cars will be equipped with wooden “PULLMAN” hangers.

Robes: Robes are available upon request to passengers. If a guest would like to purchase a new, unused robe, please inform the porter or call our reservations department at 888-978-5563. New robes can be shipped to guests for $99 including domestic ground shipping (additional international charges may apply) Additionally, a $56.00 charge can be made on the guest’s reservation should they choose to keep the robe used on board.

Window Shades: All Pullman cars have traditional Pullman window shades.

WiFi: Each car has WiFi available. WiFi service is based on reliable cellular service near the train route. Since train routes operate through rural areas far from interstate highways, WiFi service availability will vary en-route. There is no charge for using WiFi service; for optimal usage we suggest guests refrain from uploading or downloading large files or using streaming services.

Showers: For guests without shower facilities in their room, the Conductor or Porter schedules shower reservation times with the guest. Showers are cleaned and replenished with fresh towels and amenities before and after each guest.