The Floridian ran from Chicago through Nashville to Miami, but it ended in 1979. Amtrak is bringing it temporarily back but ...

A popular Amtrak route that cuts directly through the Hudson Valley has been modified, and passengers might not see the return of these scheduled route for years to come. Train travel can be a bit of ...

On May 21, the first ever Amtrak Borealis train departed St. Paul for Chicago. With passenger rail in the United States in decline for decades prior, the opening of a new route was a historic moment.

The Sun-Times sent a reporter and photographer on the first run of the Floridian from Chicago to Miami — on one condition. We ...

Service between New York and New Haven, Connecticut, remained suspended on Wednesday due to a fire the day before.

Overall, one in four Amtrak trains is delayed, or one in two on routes over 750 miles. Amtrak blames freight train interference for most of its delays, complaining that when Amtrak trains operate ...

Here are some of the best trips you can take from Chicago’s Union Station — from a short ride across the state to a multi-day ...

On Sunday, November 10, Amtrak’s newest long-distance train route made its inaugural departure. In September, the U.S. railroad company announced it would temporarily resurrect the long-retired ...

The California Zephyr, Amtrak's lengthiest long-distance route, runs from Chicago to San Francisco. The 2,438-mile journey takes 52 hours. The train traverses breathtaking scenery and panoramic views.