Miami, Amtrak and Chicago

Amtrak Launches 47-Hour Train From Chicago to Miami
Amtrak's newest line aims to offer passengers a comfortable journey from Midwest all the way to the beaches of Miami.
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.
Amtrak Launches New Chicago-to-Miami Route as Rail Travel Gains Momentum
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 "Flori
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, Illinois, and Miami, Florida.The Floridian train combines two existing routes, the Capitol Limited and Silver Star, embarking on a more than 40-hour journey.
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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Truck hit by train in Flowery Branch, driver killed
A person was killed when their pickup truck was hit by a train in downtown Flowery Branch early Thursday morning.
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Amtrak's Keller Avenue parking lot closes as pedestrian bridge construction begins [Lancaster Watchdog]
The free Keller Avenue parking lot north of the Lancaster Amtrak train station closed Friday as officials begin a multiyear ...
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NJ Transit, Amtrak receiving over $110 million in federal funding to modernize infrastructure
On U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey announced $112 million in federal funding for both organizations that will ...
All aboard the Borealis! Amtrak creating a fast track to Chicago
Since launching its Borealis route in May, ridership has exceeded even Amtrak’s expectations, hitting 100,000 riders in just ...
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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 ...
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Amtrak likely suspended between NY Penn Station, New Haven through midday after fire
A fire that broke out near train tracks in the Bronx Tuesday has led to the suspension of all Amtrak service between NY ...
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.