Amtrak's Texas Eagle #22 Dallas to Chicago

The Texas Eagle is a 1306-mile (2102 km) passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the central and western United States. Trains run daily between Chicago, Illinois, and San Antonio, Texas, and continue to Los Angeles, California, 2728 miles (4390 km) total, three days a week (incorporated as part of the Sunset Limited). Amtrak's Texas Eagle is the direct successor of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and Texas and Pacific Railway train of the same name, which was inaugurated August 15, 1948.Video & trip take July 18th 2010 ( Sunday) and arrival into Chicago July 19th 2010 ( Monday).

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[NordikFilm]

How much for a cup of coffee in the dining car?

[HWY287Productions]

@NordikFilm it's included in your meal , you have the option of coffee, orange juice, milk or tea i believe. you can buy coffee in the lounge car for like 2 or 3 bucks

[NordikFilm]

What is the average speed of this train ? Is this a train mostly used by tourists for recreational purpose or is it a serious competitor to buses and airplanes ?

[HWY287Productions]

@NordikFilm 79mph is the top speed. This train is used by everyone. There is a big demand for this train especially between Dallas and Austin or Dallas to chicago. Takes 23 hours to get from Dallas to chicago.

[SeaToby11]

Outside of the US northeast corridor between Boston and Washington DC, the trains don't travel over 79 miles per hour. West of Chicago most of the track is single rail with passing sidings, whereas east of Chicago there is much more double rails. Passenger trains spend much more time on the sidings for freight trains to pass west of Chicago.

Therefore, you don't take a train if you are in a hurry. But its much more comfortable and relaxing to ride a train. Plan on getting there one day early.

[adamcrookedsmile]

@NordikFilm

Hi, an online map tool shows the distance on road between Dallas to Chicago, let's assume the rail distance is not much different. With a travel time of 23 hrs the average speed is 67km/h, or about 40mph. So no, not at all a serious competitor to aeroplanes in terms of travel time.

[jpsmith81]

I'm planning on taking this train later this year in March. I'm looking forward to riding. Thanks for your post.

[mumbles19852009]

The week of Halloween 2011 I rode train 22 into Chicago from Dallas,Tx then i got on the Capital Limited from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. I think its Train 93, thats the fun one from D.C. to Newport News, Va.

[cwc27]

@burchified Hey..I live in Texarkana and was wondering when yall derailed what happened, was it a minor or major thing..don;t remember hearing about that

[cwc27]

@Streetcar1743 did the girl get killed and what did they say on amtrak to the passengers of what happened?

[dreambuilders48808]

@NordikFilm Rode Amtrak from El Paso to San Antonio then to Chicago.Then to East Lansing. Made for a fun 4 day weekend. I posted a video.

[MarloBuck1]

I rode the tx eagle from fort worth tx to dearborn michigan yrs back when my kids were still young they barely remember, what an amazing way to travel especially if u like scenic views the eagle w/ the viewing car was spactacular, we had a sleeper cabin that slept 6 throughly enjoyed the trip, highly recommended in fact im planning a short trip to chi town for kicks just to get my amtrak fix lol ..nice vid thanx for sharing.

[dc74me]

@HWY287Productions I rode from Fort Worth to Austin last year and enjoyed it very much. Definitely beats driving!

[MachintoshCJ]

So why do you take these trips?