Here We Come | Amtrak Cardinal

Things to Know

• The Cardinal is the only Amtrak route that stops in Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
• Chicago is in Central Time Zone and the other cities on the route are in Eastern.
• The Cardinal does not run daily, only three days a week. Getting off the train to sightsee requires lodging for multiple nights in most cases.

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Where does Amtrak’s Cardinal Go?

New York | Washington | Charlottesville | Cincinnati | Indianapolis | Chicago

Departures Three Days a Week (26 hours 30 minutes)

The Cardinal operates between New York and Chicago, offering unforgettable views of the Southeast’s stunning natural beauty. You’ll see gently rolling horse country, the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and the wild white-water rivers of West Virginia as they can only be seen by train. Heading westward, the train rolls along the banks of the mighty Ohio River — from the quaint towns of Ashland and Maysville, to the skyline of Cincinnati. From there, your journey continues to Indianapolis, and then northward to Chicago. (sample timetable)

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