INTERCITY PASSENGER TRAINS - PRESENT AND PAST
CHICAGO AND BEYOND
Chicago is Amtrak's main hub outside the Northeast Corridor, with Amtrak trains operating in all different directions. This information will help untangle Amtrak's complex routings.
A brief look at intercity passenger trains serving Chicago since 1971, when Amtrak took over operations of the trains from the private railroads.
Prior to Amtrak's creation, many private railroads operated passenger trains in and out of Chicago. Included are sample departures and arrivals of trains during various eras, and descriptions of the many different routings to get in and out of the various downtown terminals.
Sample departures and arrivals of trains during various eras, for the great old train stations in other cities, Midwest and beyond. Included are links to Web sites revealing what has become of some of these classic stations.
Information on the schedules and consists of the many streamlined passenger trains throughout America, introduced during the 1930's 1940's and 1950's.
Chicago's commuter and intercity passenger trains once operated out of seven different downtown terminals. Three of those stations are no longer, and Amtrak has consolidated all remaining intercity passenger trains into Union Station. Includes photos.