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28 hours on the Amtrak Cardinal: Chicago to New York City through the Appalachians

The Amtrak Cardinal covers 1,146 miles from Chicago Union Station to New York Penn Station in a scheduled 27 hours and 45 minutes — though the actual arrival time on this journey was 28 hours and 39 ...

I spent 21 hours traveling by train to avoid flights. Was it worth it?

We traded a low price for a longer trip with national park views, spotty WiFi and moments of relaxation and restlessness.