Amtrak Borealis launches, connecting Chicago and Twin Cities – NBC Chicago - eviltoast
Amtrak’s Borealis service connects Chicago, Twin Cities with daily service
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Tuesday marked the launch of Amtrak’s new Borealis service, giving residents in Chicago and the Twin Cities another daily travel option between the two cities.
    • JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nlEnglish
      7·
      6 months ago

      You can drive to Chicago from the twin cities in 3 hours? What are you going 160mph the whole time with 0 traffic?

      It is a 5 hour drive from Rochester a bit above the speed limit. Rochester is 45 minutes from the southern point of the twin cities.

      Train is still longer, but not 4 hours longer. Still electric high speed trains would be the best, but that will never happen.

      • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
        21·
        6 months ago

        yeah, i used to live in MInneapolis. even in the summer (the not-snow/ice season), with good weather and traffic, it’s a 5-6 hour drive to chicago.

    • Manalith@midwest.socialEnglish
      21·
      6 months ago

      You’ve gotta be on the very edge of both suburbs to be doing it in that time. Minneapolis to Chicago is generally like 5 30