amtrak

Rockford, Illinois once had Amtrak service to Chicago. From 1974–1981 the Black Hawk ran through Rockford and Galena. Here’s the rail history and what a return could mean.

The frosty temps in Illinois have frozen some of the Amtrak services that are often used.

Move over, road trips! Amtrak’s Borealis route is the Midwest’s new favorite way to travel. Full capacity trains twice a day—what’s the hype about?

Good things come to those who wait and that apparently includes trains as there is much rejoicing about a new service connecting Minnesota and Illinois that took 12 years to get done.

The new train will be faster while connecting more cities.

Train service from Chicago to St. Louis is going to have schedule changes beginning later this month thanks to increased speeds and decreased travel times.

It's your chance to be heard on the Amtrak issue. For years we have heard about the proposal to have a train that goes from Rockford to Chicago with stops in Elgin, Huntley, and Belvidere.