A little-known Amtrak route offers some of America’s most breathtaking scenery, as well as a trip under one of the highest US ...

There are plenty of amazing Amtrak routes across the US, but this underrated journey is one of the most beautiful rail adventures in the country.

The existing long-range route map for Amtrak includes the Cardinal Line connecting Chicago to New York City through Cincinnati. Click here to view the PDF file.

Amtrak’s Cardinal route connects Chicago to New York through the Northeast three days a week. But it also follows the curves of America’s oldest rivers, and passes through tcute small towns.