Amtrak ridership on Chicago’s regional routes is climbing faster than other U.S. corridors, boosted by new service to Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Passengers were trapped on an Amtrak train for hours after the train broke down due to mechanical issues near Battle Creek Friday night.

The cost of traveling the U.S. by train depends on how travelers choose to ride. For those sticking with coach class, tickets generally range from $200 to $600 each way per person. Coach seats recline and offer decent legroom, but riders should be prepared for a long journey without many amenities beyond the standard offerings.

An Amtrak train on its way to Chicago from Washington, D.C., was delayed for more than three hours after striking a vehicle in West Virginia, officials said.

As of Aug. 18, Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service is officially back in commission after a 20-year pause. The line connects Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans.

Passengers endured overflowing toilets, jumped from train doors, walked through the dark and dealt with heat-related medical issues during the extended breakdown.

I spent 52 hours on an Amtrak sleeper train traveling from Chicago to San Francisco - a journey across mountains, plains, and everything in between. With cozy cabins, panoramic views, and plenty of quiet time to think,

Amtrak restored train service from LA to New Orleans, but passenger trains east to Mobile, Alabama, only restarted last week.