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I rode the Amtrak southwest chief – here’s why you should too

Experience the final leg of my journey on the Amtrak Southwest Chief, spanning over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. This route follows the Santa Fe Trail and passes through eight states, ...
Yahoo

It's 43 hours from L.A. to Chicago. These train people like it that way

Aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief train from Los Angeles to Chicago. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) We were well into our journey from Los Angeles to Chicago, surrounded by cornfields and ...
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I worked remotely on a cross-country Amtrak train. The views were unbeatable, but I wish I'd known 3 things.

Working remotely on a 43-hour Amtrak train offered stunning views and unique experiences. Amtrak's Southwest Chief lacks WiFi, so a reliable hotspot and backup power are essential. Meal times are ...
Los Angeles Times

All aboard, Angelenos, on the Southwest Chief train to Chicago

Passengers say the journey on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief — delays and all — is worth it: no TSA lines, ground-level scenery spanning deserts and mountains, and hours of unrushed conversation with fellow ...

Desert sunsets, delays and dining car treats on a 43-hour train journey from LA to Chicago

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train route runs between Los Angeles and Chicago on a 43-hour trip, with a dining car and a great ...