Passengers say the journey on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is worth it: no TSA lines, ground-level scenery spanning deserts and ...

CHICAGO — More evidence of the toll Amtrak’s aging locomotive and passenger car fleet is taking on operations was provided in ...

It is a magical journey. It is a way to experience the panoramic scenery of the Midwest and West without ever turning a key in an ignition. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is cited as one of the loveliest ...

Experience the final leg of my journey on the Amtrak Southwest Chief, spanning over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the ...

The Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago had scenic views and a community vibe. It costs more and takes longer than flying, but I want to do more long-haul Amtrak rides. If the plagues of our ...

If you're dreaming of exploring the U.S. and crossing a few states off your bucket list in one journey, booking a cross-country train ride is a great way to do it. Amtrak offers some of the best train ...

BERWYN, Ill. (WLS) -- Metra BNSF trains are moving again with delays after an Amtrak train struck a car in Berwyn. Metra BNSF tweeted said customers should expect moderate to extensive delays through ...