The Revival of Train Travel
Travel by train is making a comeback. Some passengers are opting for train travel to trek across the nation- even when it means 20+ hours of travel time instead of a 4+-hour flight. Whether it’s for the nostalgia, the extra space or to take in views along the way, companies like Pullman Rail Journeys make sure it’s a comfortable ride.
Pullman operates restored vintage rail cars and offers several destinations leaving from Chicago. On board, passengers travel first class with amenities ranging from sleeper cars, wifi and meal service in a glass domed dining room. Guests can choose to purchase packages, which include hotels and itineraries in cities, or, they can purchase tickets for travel only and set their own schedule and pace.
Here’s what’s coming up.
Note: All trips for Pullman Depart from Chicago
Pullman Rail Journeys- Chicago to Albuquerque
Departs: Thursday, Oct. 1.
Returns: Monday, Oct. 5
Guests will arrive at the 43rd Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Choose to ride Pullman one-way or round-trip with the option of a two-night stay in Albuquerque for the Balloon Fiesta. Anyone who wants to visit Santa Fe, can get off the train at Lamy, and then take a bus on in.
Price: $755 each way for single occupancy
OR
$1466 each way, double occupancy.
Pullman Rail Journeys- Chicago to Florida
Departs Chicago: Dec. 27, arriving in Miami the evening of Dec. 29
Departs Miami: Jan. 2, 2016.
Passengers can escape cold weather in Chicago for the beaches of Miami.
Price: $2,609 each way for a regular bedroom
OR $3,608 each way for a master bedroom.
(Both based on double occupancy)
Pullman Rail Journeys- Chicago to New Orleans
Pullman’s regular scheduled service operates between Chicago and New Orleans. These trips depart weekly on Thursdays from Chicago’s Union Station at 8 p.m., and arrives in New Orleans’ Union Station the following day at 3:45 p.m. Northbound departures from New Orleans are Sundays at 1:45 p.m. with arrivals into Chicago the following day at 9:00 a.m. The entire journey is 934 miles and 20 hours.
