I booked private roomettes on a 46-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to Seattle. We liked having beds, but there were a few drawbacks to the trip.

Holiday traveling can be a headache for some worrying about traffic or flight delays. Amtrak wants to remind travelers that they have a open seat for you while you head to your loved ones.

Thanksgiving travelers are packing Amtrak trains as the company hits all-time ridership highs. Officials urge early booking and arriving on time amid busy holiday schedules.

After procrastinating to buy my flight home for Thanksgiving one too many times (sorry, Mom), I've been left with no other option but to turn to the Pennsylvanian, a 9-hour and 20-minute Amtrak train that travels from New York to Pittsburgh.

While ridership numbers for several lines increased substantially from 2024 to '25, Amtrak's Southwest routes, including those running through Texas, saw some of the highest overall growth, proving a heightened interest in train travel across the Lone Star State.

Flight cancellations during the government shutdown gave Amtrak a boost, while more customers are choosing pricier business-class seats.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Amtrak braces for record-breaking travel with added services and staff, with hopes of ensuring smooth journeys.

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who opposed connecting Milwaukee and Madison via rail, says he was "right to kill this idea years ago."

The East Coast has many things going for it, but the fact there's a functioning railway system ready to take you on a winter weekend getaway is underrated.

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Amtrak offers several different seat options on its trains. When it comes to value, many riders are finding that one of the cheaper options is the best.