
Mass Amtrak Train Cancellations in Illinois Due to Historic Cold Snap
The frosty temps in Illinois have frozen some of the Amtrak services that are often used.
Some trains to and from Chicago have been canceled due to the absolutely frigid wind chills, which are expected to drop to as low as -15 to 25 below zero.
Lines at a Standstill: The Cancellations Mount
The canceled trains will affect five different lines, including the Pacific Northwest, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

The cancellations will continue through Wednesday, according to Amtrak.
If you travel to the northwest using Amtrak from Chicago, with stops including Spokane and Portland, all services to those locations have stopped.
Midwest Meltdown: Key Routes Disrupted
Other stops with probably the most import are between Chicago and some midwest cities and states.
The Hiawatha line between Chicago and Milwaukee and the Wolverine between Chicago and Pontica have been halted.
The Borealis Service, which runs between Chicago and the Twin Cities, and the Sandburg trains between the Windy City and Quincy are also included.
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Buses have been offered as alternative modes of transportation.
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The Empire, Hiawatha, Wolverine, Borealis, and Sandburg trains were all canceled on Sunday.
Here's for the next few days:
Monday: More routes for Empire Builder, Hiawatha, Wolverine, Borealis, and Sandburg.
Tuesday: Hiawatha, Wolverine and Borealis.
Wednesday: Select Hiawatha and Wolverine trains to be canceled.
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Stay One Step Ahead: Travel Smart
If you are traveling for work, family, or fun, check the Amtrak website for up-to-date information.
It's cold in Illinois right now, but we don't think it's even close to the most extreme temperature in the state.
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Gallery Credit: Anuradha Varanasi
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