Fall in the Midwest is made for train rides with your family. For those in Chicago, these routes combine colorful scenery with the fun of traveling by rail — whether on a cross-state Amtrak line or a ...

One of Chicago's most beloved holiday events won't take place during the 2025 winter season due to "extensive" construction, according to an announcement. It's the second year in a row the Chicago ...

Looking for Christmas trains in Chicago? These popular rides fill up quickly, but there are still many available Polar Express train rides near Chicago. Chicago's Union Station Polar Express ride is ...

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America’s railroads once connected towns, industries, and dreams from coast to coast - and their legacy still rumbles through history. Across the country, remarkable train museums preserve that golden ...

New York City's commuter lines from the Metro North Railroad and the Long Island Railroad are also joining the Christmas ...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art tells the story of Mexican railroad workers in Chicago and the Midwest ...

Explore the seven most scenic train rides across the U.S., offering sweeping views of mountains, coastlines, and iconic ...