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Cardinal

New York - Washington - Charlottesville - Cincinnati - Indianapolis - Chicago

26 hours 30 minutes | Departures Three Days a Week

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.

Schedule

Cardinal

Features & Amenities

Amenities vary by train.

Accommodations vary by train.

Take your small dog or cat along with you on the train. Before you go, learn more about the types of pets allowed, pet reservations and fares, approved pet carriers and additional details.

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New York City Neighborhood Guide

Washington, DC Neighborhood Guide

Philadelphia Neighborhood Guide

Chicago Neighborhood Guide

Route Highlights

Baltimore, Maryland

Enchantment abounds in the history, flavors and culture of Charm City. Enjoy the “broad stripes and bright stars” of Fort McHenry, the historic ships and renowned aquarium of the bustling Inner Harbor. Stroll to world-class art museums or catch a few innings at Camden Yards. Reminisce in the B&O Railroad Museum’s historic roundhouse before you grab some crab cakes in Fells Point and gelato in Little Italy.

Baltimore - Penn Station

Charlottesville, Virginia

Nestled amid the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is a mecca for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts and wine lovers. Explore more than 25 wineries as well as Jefferson’s Monticello, Madison’s Montpelier and Monroe’s Highland. Admire the rotunda and colonnades of the University of Virginia, then shop and eat ‘til you drop in the pedestrian-only Historic Downtown Mall.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Taste all that the Queen City has to offer. Grab a bike and explore its riverfront, where paddle wheelers have given way to two-wheelers. Ponder bravery and liberty at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Visit the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Children's Museum in the Art Deco masterpiece of Union Terminal. Then cross the bridge Roebling built before he tackled the Brooklyn Bridge for a taste of Kentucky bourbon before heading back to town for some famous Cincinnati chili.

Cincinnati - Union Station

Train Stations Served by the Cardinal

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