An Amtrak train bound for Chicago pulls in to the Dyer, Ind. station, Thursday October 18, 2012. Travel time: 27 hours, 28 minutes. Explore the timetable here. The Cardinal is not the fastest way ...
The Sun-Times sent a reporter and photographer on the first run of the Floridian from Chicago to Miami — on one condition. We ...
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.