Red Beans and Advice for Monday, April 17

Tips for a long distance train trip

Apr 17, 2023

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People have reacted with delight to my social media posts about my train trip from New Orleans to Chicago. I wound things up taking another train from Chicago to Ann Arbor on Sunday, so I’ve now travel by rail between my three cities, as I think of them.

Long distance train travel still has an element of romance. The idea of a leisurely excursion, without the hassles of an airport or stress of driving, is very appealing. It was definitely a bucket list item for me.

I have a few tips, though, in case you are thinking of trying it.

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