Amtrak Is Expanding Its Service Between Minneapolis and Chicago

"Launching May 21, this new daily train will add a second travel option between St. Paul and Chicago via Milwaukee, with afternoon departures from St. Paul and late-morning departures from Chicago. Tickets start around $41 for coach, and the entire trip takes just under seven and a half hours, following the Empire Builder stops between St. Paul and Milwaukee and the Hiawatha stops between Milwaukee and Chicago — including several Wisconsin stops such as Wisconsin Dells. Trains feature coach and business-class seating, a café car with regional items, and scenic views of the Mississippi River between St. Paul and La Crosse. Sponsored by Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, the service is intended to expand travel choices and regional economic access, and travelers departing Chicago may benefit from faster connections thanks to recent speed increases (up to 110 mph) on nearby corridors." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines