Or come to the Lounge later in the evening to enjoy a feature film. And the snack bar on the lower level offers soup and salads, pizza, sandwiches and other light snacks, along with a wide selection of beverages including sodas, wine and beer. Of course, you can also just relax. First class service also includes a bedtime sweet, wake up service with a newspaper, coffee, tea and orange juice, and the helpful assistance of your sleeping car attendant. You'll also have access to the exclusive Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago's Amtrak station and the Magnolia Room Lounge in the New Orleans Amtrak station.
Smoking is permitted on the City of New Orleans in the lower level of one of the coaches.
Checked baggage service is available at selected stations. The train travels between Chicago and New Orleans 363 days a year. It makes two Tennessee stops, Dyersburg and Memphis. If you wish, you may view the online schedule or route map provided on my site. Also, I will be happy to answer any questions that I can.