4 DAY AMTRAK TRIP | NY - CHI - LA | LAKESHORE LIMITED + SOUTHWEST CHIEF | ROOMETTE SOLO TRAVEL

TRIP REPORT

Feb 8, 2024.

My first-hand experience riding the Lakeshore Limited and combining with the Southwest Chief for a unique way to see continental USA from east to west coast.

In this trip I was able to see the beginning and the end of the historic route 66, cross the Mississippi river, see several of the great american train stations, and the tourist attractions of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

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The Amtrak Lake Shore Limited is a long-distance passenger train route, operating between Chicago, Illinois, and the East Coast with endpoints in New York City and Boston. Here are the key details about the Lake Shore Limited:

NY to Chicago
Distance: Approximately 959 miles
Duration: Around 19-20 hours
Stops: Major stops include Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany, and Springfield. The train travels through several states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts (for the Boston route).

The Southwest Chief is another long-distance passenger train route that operates between Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California. Here are some key details about the Southwest Chief:

Route
Distance: Approximately 2,265 miles.
Duration: About 43 hours end-to-end, though exact times can vary.
Stops: Major stops include Kansas City, Albuquerque, and Flagstaff. The train passes through eight states: Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.