TRAIN TRAVEL
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Train Travel Articles
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01-02 DAYSChicago to Milwaukee by Train: Is the Hiawatha an Easy Weekend Escape?
Use the Hiawatha for a compact downtown weekend, with sample train windows and a car-free plan.
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03 NIGHTSBoston to Portland, Maine by Train: The Car-Light Weekend
Use the Downeaster, one station transfer, and a downtown hotel to keep a three-night Portland weekend car-light.
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03 NIGHTS
Chicago to Milwaukee by Train: When It Beats Driving
Compare Hiawatha tickets, station walks, three hotel bases, and parking avoided on a three-night Milwaukee trip.
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Scenic Short Routes: Why the California Zephyr Beats Driving
The California Zephyr's short segments offer stunning views and savings over driving.