Ride Amtrak, Save 20% and Take a Vacation From Driving
CHICAGO – Whether it’s escaping from cabin fever or enjoying all the season has to offer, Amtrak has a way to have fun and save money with 20 percent discounts on several Midwestern trains from now through April 30, 2010.
Discounts are available on Amtrak routes between Chicago and downstate Illinois, including on Lincoln Service, Illinois Zephyr/Carl Sandburg, and Illini/Saluki. In addition, savings are available on Wolverine Service, Blue Water, and Pere Marquette routes between Chicago and Michigan and on the Missouri River Runner between Kansas City and St. Louis.
Terms and conditions vary, but big savings are possible by using Amtrak fare codes V619 for the Illinois trains, V505 for the Michigan routes and V328 for the Missouri trains.
Below are just a few of the special prices available (adult fares, each way, as low as):
| Chicago to Springfield |
$14.40 | Chicago to Detroit |
$24.00 |
| Chicago to St. Louis |
$18.40 |
Chicago to Grand Rapids | $23.20 |
| Chicago to Carbondale | $25.60 |
Chicago to Port Huron | $20.80 |
| Chicago to Quincy |
$20.80 |
Kansas City to St. Louis |
$20.80 |
The fare codes must be used to take advantage of these low fares. Tickets are non-refundable and some blackout dates apply. See the “Deals” tab on Amtrak.com for other applicable restrictions, including advance reservation and purchase requirements.
About Amtrak
As the nation’s intercity passenger rail operator, Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. Last fiscal year (FY 2009), the railroad carried 27.2 million passengers, making it the second-best year in the company’s history.
With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day—at speeds up to 150 mph—to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the operator of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for four commuter rail agencies.
Visit Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.
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