Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A westbound Southwest Chief passes the Highlands Metra station in Hinsdale, Ill., on Dec. 8, 2023. Amtrak has turned down a ...

Amtrak is addressing the coach capacity shortfall on the Coast Starlight and Sunset Limited while shuffling equipment to beef ...

It is a magical journey. It is a way to experience the panoramic scenery of the Midwest and West without ever turning a key in an ignition. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is cited as one of the loveliest ...

Late arrivals are, to a degree, preordained for Amtrak’s long-distance trains on the first weekend of Daylight Saving Time — but not to the extent experienced by the California Zephyr and Southwest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief train from Los Angeles to Chicago. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) We were well into ...

Experience the final leg of my journey on the Amtrak Southwest Chief, spanning over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. This route follows the Santa Fe Trail and passes through eight states, ...

“My best memory so far was sharing wine and singing “City of New Orleans” with three strangers — two German tourists and a fellow American — in the cafe car while riding Amtrak’s City of New Orleans ...

The Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago had scenic views and a community vibe. It costs more and takes longer than flying, but I want to do more long-haul Amtrak rides. If the plagues of our ...