Traffic & Transit

Amtrak To Begin Running 110 MPH Trains From Chicago To St. Louis

It will now take less than five hours to travel between the cities by train.

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"By upgrading to higher speed service on Illinois' largest passenger rail line, we are solidifying our status as the transportation hub of North America," Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday.
"By upgrading to higher speed service on Illinois' largest passenger rail line, we are solidifying our status as the transportation hub of North America," Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday. (CBS)

ByCBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Amtrak trains will get travelers from Chicago to St. Louis faster as new higher speed schedules go into effect on Monday.

Trains can reach a maximum speed of 110 miles per hour on the corridor. It used to be 90 miles per hour.

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