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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Feb. 28, 2014
Jun. 28, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000813762    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q4    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   116,901,926  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 868
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name ICAHN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS L.P.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001034563    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q4    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   0  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes