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For information regarding the Illinois High-Speed Rail Project or the Midwest High-Speed Rail Initiative, please visit the Official High-Speed Rail websites:
 

www.idothsr.org for Illinois High-Speed Rail Chicago to St. Louis information. http://www.connectthemidwest.com for Midwest High-Speed Rail Initiative information.
     - www.facebook.com/IllinoisHighSpeedRail      - www.facebook.com/MidwestHighSpeedRail
     - Project Hotline 1-855 IDOT HSR (436-8477)      - www.twitter.com/MWHighSpeedRail 

 

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Car-Free Vacation Experiences  

Car Free Vacations in Illinois by Amtrak, featuring 9 pedestrian-friendly cities with attractions near the Amtrak Station.

Get A Free Ride From Amtrak Stations
to each of these Illinois B&Bs listed.

$AVE GAS - Travel Amtrak

Travel Amtrak midweek for best prices. Amtrak's routes from Chicago to St. Louis, Milwaukee, Carbondale, and Quincy, combined with Thruway buses, connect 35 Illinois cities. From Chicago you can get to over 500 cities Amtrak serves.

The Illinois Department of Transportation provides information about what's going on, and where to stay in Amtrak communities. The travel brochures include: Car Free Vacations in Illinois by Amtrak, Illinois Amtrak Bed & Breakfast Guide, Illinois Amtrak Fun Guide.  Please contact us for copies.

20% Discount for Midwest Trips

 

AMTRAK RESERVATIONS,
SCHEDULES & ROUTES

ILLINOIS AMTRAK INFORMATION
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ILLINOIS AMTRAK TRAVEL BROCHURES
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Illinois Amtrak trains and connecting
Thruway buses serve 35 cities.
From Chicago, connect to over 500
Amtrak destinations nationwide.

Illinois & National Amtrak Reservations,
Schedules & Routes
Amtrak.com

Illinois Amtrak Route Map

Amtrak Illinois FAQ


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