Miami, Amtrak and Chicago

48 hours aboard Amtrak’s new direct train from Chicago to Miami
The Sun-Times sent a reporter and photographer on the first run of the Floridian from Chicago to Miami — on one condition. We have to ride the whole way in coach.
What it’s like to ride Amtrak from Chicago to Miami
Amtrak’s first train from Chicago to Miami left the station on Sunday and arrived on Tuesday. Last month, Amtrak announced it would be launching its new Floridian line, a rail service between Chicago and Miami. Its inaugural run began on Sunday, Nov. 10.
New 'Floridian' Amtrak train heads to Miami from Chicago in 47-hour journey
Amtrak completed its inaugural trip on a temporary new route connecting Chicago and Miami in a journey that takes about 47 hours. Users took to social media to share their thoughts.
5 of the best Amtrak adventures from Chicago for train lovers
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 cross-country trek.
Amtrak offering direct service from Chicago to Florida
For the first time since the 1970s, Amtrak is offering direct service from Chicago to several cities in Florida.
Amtrak 'Floridian' route between Chicago, Miami now open with multiple stops, including Pittsburgh
The more than 40 hours journey has multiple stops, including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa
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Trading Planes for Trains: Our Family's Amtrak Empire Builder Story
If you’re interested in trading planes for trains, here’s the story of our family’s first Amtrak Empire Builder experience ...
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Amtrak reduces trains from NYC to Albany for tunnel repairs
Amtrak is reducing its daily Empire Service between Albany and Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to repair two East ...
Hochul urges Amtrak to rethink scheduling changes during East River project
The elimination of daily trips between NYC and upstate are expected to leave fewer seats and create longer layovers.
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Explosion rocks Amtrak line in New York
A transformer explosion and fire along an Amtrak train route in the Bronx caused train services to be suspended on ...
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Rotary holiday model train back on display
Don your favorite engineer's hat and visit the fourth annual Rotary model train display, available for viewing during the ...