Amtrak may soon offer an easier way to travel between these major cities in the Midwestern U.S., creating a rail connection that's arguably long overdue.

The Amtrak Empire Builder train traverses dramatic landscapes across Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, ...

A recently-approved statewide transit bill could revive a passenger rail line between Chicago and the Quad Cities. After more than four decades, the long-dormant passenger rail line between Chicago ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Cubs-Cards series is so important, Amtrak is delaying a big construction project. The line between Chicago and St. Louis will be shut down October 17 for bridge work, two days ...

Chicago passenger rail line is now secured, marking a major milestone in bringing Amtrak service to the Quad Cities.

As many as 20% of flights could be canceled if the government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said ...

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Peoria could acquire either an Amtrak or Metra rail line to Chicago ... a piece of those dollars to create a passenger rail track connecting the city to Chicago. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in the past ...

An Amtrak train carrying more than 130 people collided with a semi-truck hauling rocks Tuesday morning at a railroad crossing ...