Many rail fans agree that America’s most beautiful train ride is officially this underrated Amtrak route: the Cardinal. Between New York and Chicago, Amtrak operates several long-distance routes, but ...

Traveling by train offers a unique experience, as showcased in this video documenting a journey in an Amtrak Roomette on the Mighty Cardinal from Washington, DC to Chicago. Highlights include: - ...

“Amtrak train No. 51, the Cardinal, now in final boarding on Track 28. All aboard, please!” I saw this announcement on my cell phone later. But when the memo was sent, having heard the same message ...

I love trains. In fact, I’m writing this aboard the Cardinal, Amtrak’s overnight train from Chicago to New York, on my way home from a Midwest family visit. I also love the outdoors, trails, hiking ...