5.0
Pros: Great trip on train not the bus going to Chicago. Tips: Make sure you get the train not a bus.
5.0
Pros: Everything went smoothly as usual. Cons: The food in the cafe & the alcohol available could be better. Tips: Highly recommend Amtrak. Rode it several times never any issues. Cheaper than gas.
5.0
Pros: From Chicago to Princeton was fine. It was on time, smooth and comfortable. Cons: N/A.
5.0
Pros: The train Left on time and arrived in Princeton on time. Cons: Absolutely nothing. Tips: Buy your ticket online before arriving at the station.
4.0
Pros: Train departed on time and arrived at our destination early. Cons: We were only the 2nd stop from Chicago, but we never saw any amtrak staff once we boarded the train and our tickets were scanned. Our stop wasn't announced over the loudspeaker, which could've been bad if we hadn't seen the water tower on our way into town. Mask mandates were lifted in Illinois, but are still required on the train. Many people had masks around their chins or no mask at all.
3.0
Pros: Ive not traveled by train before. It was quick and easy. Price was appropriate. Interesting people travel by train. Cons: Staff was new and not experienced. I asked where we were in relation to my stop. The man was able to find the answer, but I had to seek him out to find the answer. When It was time to exit the train, I had only 3 minutes. There was nobody at the door to let me exit the train. I had to find my luggage, and then find a way to let someone know that I wanted to exit. Really confusing. My brother was waiting for me there, and it was almost impossible to exit the train. I opened the window on the door myself and yelled to the conductor 25 yards away to let me off the train. It was really frustrating. People who are new to taking the train need to have special and specific attention. It made me feel like Amtrak is not a reliable way to travel if I am a first time traveler if you’re unfamiliar with how to get your luggage, and leave the train appropriately. Tips: Ask many questions. Tell the staff you need to know what you have to do when it’s time to leave.