The U.S. has long lagged behind Europe in national rail connectivity, but all that is about to change! A new passenger rail project, Lunatrain, aims to establish a network of sleeper trains connecting to some of the na...
Spring break is right around the corner, and JetBlue is helping Chicagoans save big on airfare for one week only! The JetBlue Big Spring Sale is underway from March 4 - 6 and Windy City residents can snag flights fo...
If you’ve ever driven through the Midwest, you already know that it’s a trove of rolling plains, quaint towns, and Great Lake shorelines. In other words, the perfect recipe for a scenic road trip! , we’re giving our S...
Whether you’re a seasoned road tripper or are thinking about planning your first one, the key to making it a truly unforgettable experience is treating your journey there with as much importance as your destination. Tha...
Warm your heart and body at this Nordic winter paradise. The annual Winter Carnival at Eagle Ridge's Nordic Resort & Spa is returning this week offering a wonderful winter break from the hustle and bustle of Chicag...
We’ve officially entered the future of train travel. As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's High-Speed Rail Project, an Amtrak train going between Chicago and St. Louis will now travel at 110 MPH. ...
Chicago's wonderful cosmopolitanism means that locals and visitors far too often remain within our vibrant metropolis. Tourists come and rightly reap the rewards but rarely step foot outside the city limits while those...
Amtrak’s overnight trains are undergoing a makeover! The long-distance trains, which debuted in 1979, are getting a big revamp, going from a dated look to a new modern aesthetic. Now, Amtrak announced it’s taking the fi...
The world's longest timber-towered suspension bridge is officially open to the public, and it’s sure to be an exhilarating feat, hanging a daunting 118 feet above a vast valley. Located about five hours from the cit...
Is a new form of efficient and sustainable travel coming to Chicago? For some time there were whispers and speculation of a seismic Great Lakes Hyperloop project materializing. It was mooted to be a first-of-its-kind f...