Metra has unveiled its schedule for popular holiday trains on five lines this season. The rail agency said it will offer trips on specially decorated trains with holiday characters this December, but ...

I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was full of surprises.

Looking for Christmas trains in Chicago? These popular rides fill up quickly, but there are still many available Polar Express train rides near Chicago. Chicago's Union Station Polar Express ride is ...

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