10 best stops on the Cardinal route to plan a trip around

Planning a trip on Amtrak’s Cardinal? This scenic route between Chicago and New York City is filled with charming towns, mountain views, and historic cities. Whether you want outdoor adventure in the Appalachians, arts and culture in big cities, or relaxing small-town retreats, the Cardinal offers plenty of memorable places to explore. Below are the … Continue reading 10 best stops on the Cardinal route to plan a trip around

Southern US Train Routes

Multiple long-distance and regional trains travel in the Southern United States. Amtrak is the primary service provider, but there are also regional trains in Florida (Brightline, Tri-Rail, SunRail) and in Texas (Trinity Railway Express). New Orleans, Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Charlotte, Memphis and many cities in Texas and Florida are places you can travel to and … Continue reading Southern US Train Routes

Top 10 most scenic Amtrak routes

If you're looking for a scenic Amtrak trip, you can choose from many different trains and landscapes across America. There are stunning journeys through mountains, deserts and valleys, plus travel along oceans, lakes and rivers. The most scenic Amtrak routes are somewhat subjective, as your preference for scenery plays a role in what will ultimately … Continue reading Top 10 most scenic Amtrak routes

Cardinal vs Lake Shore Limited

The Cardinal and Lake Shore Limited are two of Amtrak's long-distance routes that travel between Chicago and New York City. Trains on both routes have sleeper cars, coach cars, a café car and WiFi, but are otherwise very different. The Cardinal only operates three days each week and has many more stops -- so if … Continue reading Cardinal vs Lake Shore Limited

Cardinal vs Capitol Limited

The Cardinal and Capitol Limited are two of Amtrak's long-distance routes. Both travel between Chicago and the East Coast through the Alleghany Mountains. However, the Cardinal only operates three days each week while the Capitol Limited is a daily train. The Capitol Limited is also a much shorter route and is the fastest way to … Continue reading Cardinal vs Capitol Limited