Amtrak has some ambitious plans to increase their ridership in the coming years. The Midwest market is no exception. Amtrak has launched a second daily service between the Twin Cities and Chicago, via Milwaukee. The state sponsored service, called the Amtrak Borealis will commence operations beginning May 21, 2024.
Expanding Service In The Midwest With Affordable Prices
The Amtrak Borealis service will provide passengers with a second daily service between Saint Paul and Chicago awarding more travel flexibility. Coach class fares start at around $41 each way between Saint Paul and Chicago with discounts available for children under 12, students, military and group travel. Looking for a bit more space? The Borealis service will offer business class as well as a fully stocked cafe car. “This route includes eight stations in Wisconsin, and doubling the frequency of the service will better connect the many businesses, universities and tourist attractions along this corridor,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “This expansion is thanks to the work WisDOT was able to do together with Minnesota, Illinois and Amtrak, as well as the opportunities provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We will continue to work with federal and state partners to explore more passenger rail options in Wisconsin.” Below is the route with listed station stops:
- St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN – Union Depot (MSP)
- Red Wing, MN (RDW)
- Winona, MN (WIN)
- La Crosse, WI – Amtrak Station (LSE)
- Tomah, WI (TOH)
- Wisconsin Dells, WI (WDL)
- Portage, WI (POG)
- Columbus, WI (CBS)
- Milwaukee, WI – Downtown (MKE)
- Milwaukee, WI – General Mitchell Airport Trains (MKA)
- Sturtevant, WI (SVT)
- Glenview, IL (GLN)
- Chicago, IL – Union Station (CHI)