Amtrak Launches New Chicago-to-Miami Route

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
Although the new route is temporary, American train travel is making a comeback. More than 28.6 million passengers rode Amtrak trains last year, 24.6% more than in 2022. Last December, the Biden-Harris administration shared its plans to invest $8.2 billion in high-speed rail infrastructure, including upgrading and expanding existing lines.
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.
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 five months.
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.
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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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Amtrak's Popular 'Ski Train' Is Back This Winter With More Routes — and Tickets Are on Sale Now
Amtrak’s popular Colorado ski train is returning for another season and this time the rail company is starting earlier and ...
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Trading Planes for Trains: Our Family's Amtrak Empire Builder Story
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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.