Chicago has always been a transportation centerpiece, from air routes to interstate highways to rail lines. The Amtrak station is one of the most important points on the national map. Many long-distance flagship routes — including the California Zephyr, Empire Builder, and Southwest Chief — begin or pass through here. This makes Chicago a vital link between: The West Coast’s sce... https://amtraktrainstations.com/stations/chicago-amtrak-station/