Rockford, Illinois once had Amtrak service to Chicago. From 1974–1981 the Black Hawk ran through Rockford and Galena. Here’s the rail history and what a return could mean.
Good things come to those who wait and that apparently includes trains as there is much rejoicing about a new service connecting Minnesota and Illinois that took 12 years to get done.
Train service from Chicago to St. Louis is going to have schedule changes beginning later this month thanks to increased speeds and decreased travel times.
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