Amtrak Lake Shore Limited | Chicago to New York for $90!! | (Part 1)

I was in coach on the CA Zephyr when two women boarded in Reno and sat behind me. They talked nonstop for over five hours and kept kicking my seat. It was because of that experience that convinced me to spring for sleepers on long trips

I love the Chicago Union Station. Every time I see this station, it reminds me of the movie "Untouchable".

Love you pointing out Amtraks bad points and or passengers, yet you say it with Respect wanting a change for the better. Love your wife and your brother is a hoot, a very good thing in my mind.

You're right to point out the rude behavior of the Amtrak staff in the cafe car. I've encountered this situation a number of times where the crew seize the cafe car as their own personal break room, passengers be damned.

I enjoyed this video, you have a very relaxing voice and your wife and brother seem like fun people to spend time with.

Thanks for the ride and smart commentary.

I took a trip with my family from New York to Santa Fe, NM via the Lake Shore Ltd and the Southwest chief 10 years ago, and we also remember the folks (both Amtrak staff and passengers) on the chief being far friendlier than on the lake shore. Sorry to hear that happened, but it’s interesting to hear that it’s seemingly a persistent phenomenon!

Next time you're in Chicago, definitely go to the Museum of Science and Industry, they have some pretty cool train exhibits!

Good video enjoy watching the two of you!

I agree with the bag check service. I just used it when I was leaving Chicago last time. I had to be out of my hostel by 11, but my train didn’t leave til late afternoon. It was great to be able to leave my bag and not drag it around the city with me during the day. I have never done this route to NYC; I will have to add it to my list!

My grandma lives in Syracuse! And I live in DC! What a wonderful surprise!

The old passenger trains that you saw at Syracuse was built in 1948 and was the first train to use florescent lights in the passenger cars. It was pulled by either steam or diesel locomotives whichever was available.

Your vlogs are... awesome! Thanks for sharing your travels,...

Union Station - memorable scene in ‘The Untouchables’ shot there.  Fun traveling with you guys!

Thanks for the video!

Another interesting & informative upload Thom, as always. Union Station with the Christmas Tree was awesome - never seen such a sight. I like the fact that Amtrak retained the old names for the various trains it operates. I also like your candid comments, both positive & negative, about your train journeys. I have heard that some Amtrak staff can be very rude & others go beyond expectations to make the train journey as pleasant as possible. Likewise with passengers, unfortunately, some display little or no manners or consideration for others. Well, I suppose it is what it is. The views and that 'Amtrak experience' make it all worthwhile in the end. Re the Adirondack Amtrak train (also on my forever growing 'To Travel" train list together with the Empire Builder, Coast Starlight, California Zephyr & the Carinal) is also apparently another spectacular train journey from Montreal to NY city - in the warmer months, Amtrak adds an old Observation Car for part of the journey. It must be interesting seeing all those familiar Dutch-named places - did you know New York City was originally called New Amsterdam! Good to see Lesley & Bear joining you on your train journey to NY. Looking forward to your next upload.

I’m a worker for Amtrak as shown on my profile pic, that lil White/Blue disc u touched is a deodorant disc to get rid of any stinky smells

What a cool channel! Thank you friend, these videos are excellent!

Thank you for the very nice video, from The Netherlands!

bear’s got that stormy kara look