Ever since the start of a second daily Amtrak train from Union Depot, St. Paul, to Union Station, Chicago, with the Borealis, I have been itching to take the train to visit my three cousins who ...

In August 2025, my wife and I planned a trip to the Pacific Northwest to visit family and friends. While we frequently travel by air and rental car, and have taken shorter train trips in the U.S. and ...

Embark on a 46-hour journey aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder, traveling from Chicago to Seattle in a cozy sleeper car. Experience the changing landscapes, from the urban Midwest to the majestic Rocky ...