Before I retired I had built up frequent flyer miles on a few different airlines. I have some I need to use before they expire. I would like to take the LSL from New York to Chicago, or Chicago to New York and fly the reverse to get back home. Some questions from you folks if I could:
What is the on-time performance (average) for the end of Feb in each direction. I won't be making any connections so that isn't a problem. More a curiosity question.
The west bound, #49 arrives Chicago, per the schedule, at 8:45 AM. Do they serve breakfast before the arrival?
Same question with #48 which is to leave at 7:35 PM. Diner served?
Do you get both breakfast and lunch, then, the next day, since it is a mid-afternoon arrival?
What could I expect in the way of the coaches being full or could I expect to have a seat to myself? In pricing this oneway trip, even with my senior discount, it is about $245 for a sleeper and meals. I wouldn't mind the coach since it is only one night and then just pay for the meals (I love eating in the diner!)
Anyone have an idea of what the upgrade to a sleeper might be if it was available and I did it on the train?
Does either Chicago Union Station or NY Penn staation have any facilities for passengers to rent to take a shower, etc, upon arrival?
Thanks for the input.
Tom
What is the on-time performance (average) for the end of Feb in each direction. I won't be making any connections so that isn't a problem. More a curiosity question.
The west bound, #49 arrives Chicago, per the schedule, at 8:45 AM. Do they serve breakfast before the arrival?
Same question with #48 which is to leave at 7:35 PM. Diner served?
Do you get both breakfast and lunch, then, the next day, since it is a mid-afternoon arrival?
What could I expect in the way of the coaches being full or could I expect to have a seat to myself? In pricing this oneway trip, even with my senior discount, it is about $245 for a sleeper and meals. I wouldn't mind the coach since it is only one night and then just pay for the meals (I love eating in the diner!)
Anyone have an idea of what the upgrade to a sleeper might be if it was available and I did it on the train?
Does either Chicago Union Station or NY Penn staation have any facilities for passengers to rent to take a shower, etc, upon arrival?
Thanks for the input.
Tom