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This 20-hour Amtrak ride from New Orleans to Chicago skips a classic train perk!

This video follows a 20-hour ride on Amtrak’s City of New Orleans from New Orleans to Chicago, with a focus on both the ...

I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was ...

I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

My eight-hour ride in Amtrak's business class on the Pennsylvanian to New York City had perks, but the upgrade didn't feel so ...

We spent 92 hours in an Amtrak roomette. Despite our many struggles and the $1,765 price tag, we'd do it again.

Despite the many cons and drawbacks, my long-haul ride had enough perks that I'd book a roomette on Amtrak's Sunset Limited ...
KING5

Amtrak shifts Empire Builder onboard staffing to Chicago

SEATTLE — Amtrak is restructuring operations on the Empire Builder, the rail route connecting the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, by shifting onboard staffing responsibilities from Seattle to ...
The New York Times

Could Amtrak rail yard sale in the South Loop lead to a new Chicago White Sox stadium?

The White Sox have been looking for a new spot to build a stadium to replace Rate Field (pictured above) and the South Loop has been a coveted location. Quinn Harris / Getty Images In November, White ...
Travel + Leisure

This Amtrak Train Ride Is One of the Most Scenic Journeys on the West Coast—and It Crosses Nearly 1,400 Miles in 35 Hours

A road trip down the Pacific Coast is a dream for many travelers, but imagine taking in all that beauty without ever getting behind the wheel of a car? Amtrak’s Coast Starlight makes it possible, ...
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46 hours from Seattle to Chicago on Amtrak's Empire Builder train

I took the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago, a trip that covers more than two thousand miles and takes close to forty six hours. This route crosses mountains, plains, river valleys, and some of ...
Travel + Leisure

This 1,306-mile Train Route Crosses the Heart of the U.S. From Chicago to Texas—With Big City Stops and Stunning Views

• Amtrak's Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile route that travels between Chicago and San Antonio. • It stops in several cities, including St. Louis, Little Rock, and Dallas, offering an opportunity to ...
NJ.com

This NJ Transit, Amtrak bridge was just used for the first time. Here’s when commuters will get to cross it.

NJ Transit commuters will see full rail service restored Monday after a new $2.3 billion Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River passed its first passenger test Thursday. New Jersey Gov. Mikie ...
NBC Chicago

Metra service impacted as Amtrak bridge stuck in the air, officials say

An Amtrak bridge in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood became stuck in the air Monday, impacting Metra service out of Union Station. According to Metra officials, the South Branch Bridge, which crosses the ...
NBC Chicago

Amtrak train carrying more than 90 passengers collides with 18-wheeler in Texas

An Amtrak train carrying more than 100 people collided with an 18-wheeler in Texas on Tuesday morning, officials confirmed. In a statement, Amtrak said “a vehicle came into contact with the train on ...