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Patrick J. Quinn, Governor
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Take Amtrak to discover Illinois and save. You save with Amtrak's Student Advantage, mobility-impaired, convention, children's, group and senior fares.

Chicago is Amtrak's national rail hub, where you can connect with trains from New York City, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Dallas and hundreds of other destinations. Amtrak trains and connecting Thruway buses serve 35 Illinois destinations.

Amtrak now offers seven daily round trips between Chicago and Milwaukee Monday through Saturday and six round trips on Sunday.

Amtrak Routes


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The following free travel brochures are available:

  • Map of downtown Chicago, with commuter rail routes and airport connections.

  • Illinois Amtrak cities calender of events

Send your request to:

Rail Travel
IDOT-Room 302
2300 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Springfield, IL 62764
Or visit the Amtrak website at www.amtrak.com.
 
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