Introducing Amtrak "Borealis" trains with Expanded Service between St. Paul and Chicago via Milwaukee
ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are now available for a second daily Amtrak service between the Twin Cities and Chicago, via Milwaukee: new state-sponsored Borealis trains originate from St. Paul at midday and from Chicago in the late morning. Travelers seeking a more comfortable, sustainable and productive choice than driving will have double the current rail options, starting May 21, 2024.
- Tickets are now available for a second daily Amtrak service between the Twin Cities and Chicago, via Milwaukee.
- Amtrak Borealis trains will offer Coach and Business Class in addition to a café car featuring regional items.
- The trains will make the current Empire Builder stops between St. Paul and Milwaukee and Hiawatha stops between Milwaukee and Chicago (see amtrak.com/Borealis ).
- Another benefit of the Amtrak Borealis service is a new eastbound Amtrak origination from Ramsey County's Union Depot in St. Paul.