RouteNew York, NY – Chicago, IL
OperatorAmtrak
Duration26 hours 30 minutes (Amtrak route page)
Distance1,146 miles
FrequencyThree departures per week in each direction
SeasonYear-round
Tied with Sunset Limited as Amtrak's least frequent long-distance train; schedule is arranged for daylight in the New River Gorge.
From the window
New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia mountains and the Ohio River — widely rated Amtrak's most underrated scenic eastern route
Keep exploring
- Northeast — the excursion railways of the region
- Southeast — the excursion railways of the region
- Midwest — the excursion railways of the region
✓ Last verified: November 2026