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This summer I am looking to fly from Ireland to Newark, New Jersey. There would be a layover in Charlotte before I reached Newark. My ultimate destination is to reach Connecticut. My possible flight gets in after 4 PM. I can either take Amtrak directly from the airport to Connecticut or I can...

I am a bit perplexed with the ticket pricing for Amtrak. The ticket from Chicago to Memphis before any discounts into next month is $124. After summer it goes down to $99. However, buying a ticket from Chicago to St. Louis all year round costs only $24 before any discounts?!?!? I realize Memphis...

I have decided to spend the night in Memphis so that I will be able to explore and enjoy the city at a relaxed pace without having to rush. Thanks for the positive input, everyone.

On Amtrak.com there is no Alaska station or route to be found anywhere near the state. I get the impression from the OP that Amtrak runs a ferry service?? I was under the impression that Amtrak just operated trains and connecting shuttle buses so if someone could explain Amtrak and Alaska to me...

It sounds like this route is fairly reliable. Is there a lot to see and do in Memphis? I was thinking about spending a night there so I could see downtown and whatnot without having to rush but that depends if there are some good sites to see in the city.

Correct, but I like to see new states and Tennessee would be a new state for me. Tennessee would be one of 8 new states to see on this trip which is why it'd be cool to take this route before going on to Little Rock.

Hello, I am looking to take a train from Chicago to Memphis early next month. Initially, I was going to leave Chicago at 8 PM, arrive in Memphis at 6:30 AM and then catch a Greyhound bus to Little Rock that same afternoon. Now I am thinking about spending the night in Memphis and leaving for...