Miami, Amtrak and Chicago

Amtrak Launches 47-Hour Train From Chicago to Miami
Amtrak's newest line aims to offer passengers a comfortable journey from Midwest all the way to the beaches of Miami.
48 hours aboard Amtrak’s new direct train from Chicago to Miami
The Sun-Times sent a reporter and photographer on the first run of the Floridian from Chicago to Miami — on one condition. We have to ride the whole way in coach.
Amtrak launches new Chicago-to-Miami route as rail travel gains momentum
Although the new route is temporary, American train travel is making a comeback. More than 28.6 million passengers rode Amtrak trains last year, 24.6% more than in 2022. Last December, the Biden-Harris administration shared its plans to invest $8.2 billion in high-speed rail infrastructure, including upgrading and expanding existing lines.
Amtrak 'Floridian' route between Chicago, Miami now open with multiple stops, including Pittsburgh
The more than 40 hours journey has multiple stops, including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa
What it’s like to ride Amtrak from Chicago to Miami
Amtrak’s first train from Chicago to Miami left the station on Sunday and arrived on Tuesday. Last month, Amtrak announced it would be launching its new Floridian line, a rail service between Chicago and Miami. Its inaugural run began on Sunday, Nov. 10.
New 'Floridian' Amtrak train heads to Miami from Chicago in 47-hour journey
Amtrak completed its inaugural trip on a temporary new route connecting Chicago, Illinois, and Miami, Florida. The Floridian train combines two existing routes, the Capitol Limited and Silver Star ...
Amtrak begins Chicago-to-Miami service Sunday
For a limited time, Amtrak passengers can take trains directly from Chicago to Miami on the agency’s new “Floridian” line.
Amtrak offering direct service from Chicago to Florida
For the first time since the 1970s, Amtrak is offering direct service from Chicago to several cities in Florida.
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Amtrak’s plan to expand train service from Pennsylvania to New York
Amtrak’s plan to expand passenger rail service from Pittsburgh to New York is still on track. The plan, finalized by PennDOT ...
Amtrak's plan to expand passenger rail service from Pittsburgh to NYC still on track
Amtrak's plan to expand passenger rail service from Pittsburgh to NYC still on track to start operating in 2026. WTAJ's ...
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LORAIN COUNTY: New “Floridian” train trip launched
For those who’ve long waited for a daily, nonstop option to travel by train from this area to Florida, Amtrak launched its new “”Floridian” route on Sunday.
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Amtrak train slams into car that ended up on tracks in north Chicago suburbs
MORTON GROVE, Ill. (CBS) -- An Amtrak train headed for Union Station hit an unoccupied car on the tracks in Morton Grove Thursday night, just after witnesses pulled out the suspected drunken driver.
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Floridian debuts with delays; offers major coach travel discounts: Analysis
On Sunday, Nov. 10, the first “official” Floridians departed from Chicago and Miami, ushering in some noteworthy — if not all ...
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3 O'Clock Drop: What's your favorite movie/tv show that was filmed or based in Pittsburgh?
In today's 3 O'Clock Drop, we talked about our favorite movie/tv show that was filmed in Pittsburgh, or based here.