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Inside Our Bedroom Suites
You know how movies like Now & Then, The Sandlot or, say, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure make you want to hangout with your besties and set off for some high jinx? Well, in our completely...
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Revenge of the #NerdTrain
Who says Spring Break has to end? Ever. When one group of young people came up with a hair-brain idea about meeting in different cities around the country and traveling to them by train, it was all...
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5 New Reasons to Explore Chicago
Take any of Amtrak's 11 trains that go to Chicago to see these five cool attractions! From either coast, we can help you experience all the Windy City has to offer. Plus our station even has its own...
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All Aboard the (Crowd Funded) Love Train
Next month London-based newlyweds Mike and Becca are setting off on a true adventure. More than a lifetime of marital bliss lies before them. Instead, it's about 3,000 miles of rail that they have to...
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Tiny Tikes Take on the Capitol Limited
As a single mom with two kids, Hannah usually has her hands full. But according to her, when she rides from Toledo, Ohio, to Chicago, "Amtrak gives you those extra set of hands you need at times."...
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Chuckin’ It on a Cross Country Train
Ryan is an adventurer and the gnarly nomadic blogger behind the popular travel blog "Just Chuickin' It." Recently he found freedom and a few friends when he set off on a cross country train. What...
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Ride the Rails then the Rides
Beaches are great and so are music festivals, but if you’re a thrill seeker you may want to kick it up a notch. Lucky for you, we can take you to some of the best amusement parks in the country. If...
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Cleveland Rocks, and Here’s Why
King James is taking his talents back to Cleveland and we think you should make a visit too. A comfy ride on our Capitol Limited or Lake Shore Limited can easily take you to the birth place of Halle...
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Strangers on the Train: A Story Told Through Instagram
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Train Trips = Strong Memories
We caught up with Georgetown University senior, Seattle-native and Amtrak fan Tucker Cholvin to hear why this undergrad is a strong believer that train time is time well spent (and enjoyed). After two...
View ArticleJanuary Events Only A Train Ride Away
The holidays are over but that doesn’t mean the fun stops. The new year is here and everybody loves a good Amtrak adventure. If you’re like us, you’re all set to plan your next fun weekend. Lucky for...
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Sports-Focused Amtrak Adventures
The super bowl has come and gone, and like many sports fans we’re a little sad to see football go. But instead of boo-hooing we’re all about planning our next sports-focused Amtrak adventure. Here are...
View ArticleA Message from Amtrak Regarding On-time Performance
We often hear from passengers about on-time performance (OTP), and want to take a moment to address this important issue. We’ve found it is the single biggest factor in your Amtrak experience. How...
View ArticleMarch’s Train-Worthy Events
Do you hear that? Those are the birds chirping and flowers blooming because spring is finally here! Ok, slight disclaimer, spring isn’t here yet and most likely won’t show up (we’re looking at you New...
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D.C., You’ve Got Style
Monuments, museums and go-go -- three things that might pop in your head when you think of Washington, D.C. But after reading what local style blogger Andrea Browne of Stylin' & Profilin' had to...
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Amtrak City Pairs: DC>Chicago
We’re here to tell you about one of our best short distance trips: America’s Capital to the Windy City. Here’s why our Capitol Limited passengers love this ride: You board late afternoon and then...
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Taking Amtrak to National Parks
How do you visit two national parks, four of the country’s best cities, and travel in style? Amtrak. The U.S. has arguably some of the world’s best national parks, and my wife and I are on a mission...
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Get Away on Labor Day
Make the end of your summer memorable with a Labor Day Getaway You may be looking forward fall and the cooler weather it will bring, but before you pack up your white jeans and flip flops, hop on a...
View ArticleNew Locomotives Aid in Mission to Provide World-Class Technology to Amtrak...
In FY18, Amtrak posted record revenue with a total of 31.7 million customer trips in 2018 alone. With record levels, comes one of our first priorities – ensuring passenger rail remains the preferred...
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Why are Amtrak trains delayed by freight trains?
Many of us have been there before. The train slows, and we hear the Conductor announce: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are being delayed by freight train traffic ahead.” Freight trains delayed Amtrak...
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