We were well into our journey from Los Angeles to Chicago, surrounded by cornfields and grain elevators, when the train halted and a voice rang out. “All right, folks,” said a man on the PA system.

It is a magical journey. It is a way to experience the panoramic scenery of the Midwest and West without ever turning a key in an ignition. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is cited as one of the loveliest ...

If you're dreaming of exploring the U.S. and crossing a few states off your bucket list in one journey, booking a cross-country train ride is a great way to do it. Amtrak offers some of the best train ...

Their stories involve a sitar, a surfboard, a famous writer and several root beer floats.