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Amtrak coach is NOT more expensive than flying. Even with about 1 month lead time for planning, I found airfare for our Houston to Kalamazoo trip to be DOUBLE the Amtrak fare. We thought about driving it and considering we would have to overnight somewhere in a motel, we felt the Amtrak coach...

Thanks ScottC, Alas, since I am 'between jobs', my wife and I are just looking for the most economical way to get to her family for Thanksgiving. By my calculations, going coach will be cost-competitive with a driving trip for us (without the driving :cool: ). Sleeping overnight in a seat...

Thanks a bunch AlanB and The_Traveler. The picture is clearer now and I am feeling much more informed! The link you provided regarding train delays was very helpful. Puts things into better perspective than general, overall statistics. The 351 into Chi-town does not look so bad now. :-)...

Hello all you experienced Rail Folks.! I will be traveling from Houston to Kalamazoo with my wife in a couple of weeks over Thanksgiving. After reviewing all the travel options, we decided to try the train for the first time. I am pumped about it, but I have to tell you I was not fully aware...