Train travel
I am interested in traveling by train from Chicago to Texas.
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Hi,
I have taken the train from Chicago to Texas a few times. The Texas Eagle is the name of the Amtrak train that does this route. I would recommend a roomette for sleeping comfort for that distance, although it’s not inexpensive, since the train leaves Chicago in the afternoon, only arriving in Dallas and Fort Worth mid-day the next day (and Austin and San Antonio not until night the next day). Best wishes Daniel Williams |
You want Amtrak's Texas Eagle.
Everything you need to know about train travel in the US (although mostly east-west not north-south): https://www.seat61.com/UnitedStates.htm Amtrak info on the Texas Eagle: https://www.amtrak.com/texas-eagle-train Amtrak's home page, with link to schedules: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html |
Hi Suzyque, I took Amtrak's Auto train from the D.C. area to Florida and want to second Daniel's roommette suggestion above. If it's in your budget, even consider a bedroom for more space.
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For one person a roomette is fine, I would think it would be a bit tight for two.
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Originally Posted by thursdaysd
(Post 17332834)
For one person a roomette is fine, I would think it would be a bit tight for two.
Business Class often has 2+1 seating. When traveling solo I sit/sleep in the single seat side. The other advantage now for Roomettes is that when the door is closed, you do not have to wear a mask. The sleeping car attendant will take your order bring you food from the dining car. (Please tip). |
@tomfuller - I was in no way advocating for a coach seat!!! Why would you read my comment that way??? I was agreeing with TDudette that for a couple with the money a bedroom would be preferable to a roomette.
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