Originally Posted by
CMK10
I ride Amtrak pretty frequently, often on long distance trains, and I only do so when the only purpose of the trip is the train. You can't really use Amtrak outside of the NE Corridor and maybe some routes in California any other way. It's mainly for the fun of riding the train.
Say what?
What about short distance trains into Chicago -- particularly if you're just going into the loop and don't need a car or can connect with Metra?
Bob H