New York – Washington – Charlottesville – Cincinnati – Indianapolis – Chicago
26 hours 30 minutes | Departures Three Days a Week
The Cardinal offers a breathtaking journey between New York and Chicago, showcasing the Southeast’s most stunning landscapes. Travel through rolling horse country, the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, and the Shenandoah Valley, with views of West Virginia’s wild white-water rivers that can only be experienced by rail. As the train heads west, it follows the banks of the mighty Ohio River, passing charming towns like Ashland and Maysville before arriving beneath Cincinnati’s skyline—then continuing onward to Indianapolis and Chicago.
| Route Segment | Approx. Starting Fare (Coach) |
|---|---|
| New York, NY → Washington, DC | $25 – $60 |
| Washington, DC → Charlottesville, VA | $50 – $90 |
| Charlottesville, VA → Cincinnati, OH | $120 – $180 |
| Cincinnati, OH → Indianapolis, IN | $50 – $100 |
| Indianapolis, IN → Chicago, IL | $60 – $130 |
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| City / Station | Station Code |
|---|---|
| New York, NY – Moynihan Train Hall | NYP |
| Newark, NJ – Penn Station | NWK |
| Trenton, NJ | TRE |
| Philadelphia, PA – William H. Gray III 30th St. Station | PHL |
| Wilmington, DE | WIL |
| Baltimore, MD – Penn Station | BAL |
| Washington, DC – Union Station | WAS |
| Alexandria, VA | ALX |
| Manassas, VA | MSS |
| Culpeper, VA | CLP |
| Charlottesville, VA | CVS |
| Staunton, VA | STA |
| Clifton Forge, VA | CLF |
| White Sulphur Springs, WV | WSS |
| Alderson, WV | ALD |
| Hinton, WV | HIN |
| Prince, WV | PRC |
| Thurmond, WV | THN |
| Montgomery, WV | MNG |
| Charleston, WV | CHW |
| Huntington, WV | HUN |
| Ashland, KY | AKY |
| South Shore, KY – Portsmouth, OH | SPM |
| Maysville, KY | MAY |
| Cincinnati, OH – Union Terminal | CIN |
| Connersville, IN | COI |
| Indianapolis, IN | IND |
| Crawfordsville, IN | CRF |
| Lafayette, IN – Amtrak Station | LAF |
| Rensselaer, IN | REN |
| Dyer, IN | DYE |
| Chicago, IL – Union Station | CHI |
This train route connects major cities from New York, NY to Chicago, IL, including Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, multiple cities in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
Yes! You can book your tickets conveniently through Ease Trip Mart. Simply select your departure and arrival stations, travel date, and preferred seat or class.
Yes, trains offer amenities like Wi-Fi, power outlets, food services, and comfortable seating. Higher classes may include sleeper cabins and upgraded dining options.
Travel time varies depending on stops and distance. For example, New York, NY to Chicago, IL can take roughly 19–21 hours depending on the train and schedule.
Yes, ticket changes are allowed, subject to availability and any applicable fees. Contact Ease Trip Mart support for assistance.
