Ever After in the Woods

These Scenic Illinois Train Journeys Offer Breathtaking Winter Views

There’s something about winter in Illinois from a train seat. These routes make snowy landscapes feel calm, cinematic, and ...
Trains

Winter weather forecast leads to several days of Amtrak cancellations

Amtrak has canceled several long-distance trains in and out of Chicago for multiple days because of a forecast of extreme ...

Metra lines delayed at Union Station due to Amtrak switch problems, will also impact morning commute

Metra trains were delayed in and out of Chicago's Union Station due to Amtrak switch problems Wednesday evening, and it will ...
Ever After in the Woods

This Illinois Train Ride Hits The Most Picture-Perfect Route 66 Communities

Hop aboard the Lincoln Service line for a nostalgic ride through Illinois, where historic Route 66 towns and charming ...
Racine County Eye on MSN

Amtrak might open a station in Madison, but not until 2032. What’s taking so long?

A new push to bring an Amtrak station to Madison has returned despite passenger rail’s fraught history in the state. Even if the new plans come to fruition, it would be years before anyone could board ...

Metra apologizes after second day of rush hour train delays lead to overcrowding

Large crowds of commuters trying to get home amid brutally cold weather in Chicago crowded Union Station after a second day ...
Trains

Minor Amtrak derailment at Chicago Union Station leads to Metra delays

A minor Amtrak derailment Sunday night is continuing to lead to delays for some Metra service into and out of Chicago Union ...

Metra, Amtrak trains delayed at Union Station due to switch failure; Thursday morning commute to be affected as well

Metra and Amtrak trains dealt with major backups Wednesday evening and the backups are expected to affect Thursday morning's ...