Riding the Chicago O'Hare People Mover ― Airport Rail Counts Too
Completing every station on O'Hare's ATS (Airport Transit System). Route data, riding record, and what you see from the windows.
USA
5 articles
Jun
08
2025
Jun
01
2025
Amtrak City of New Orleans ― 22 Hours and 1,500 km from New Orleans to Chicago
Riding the Amtrak City of New Orleans from New Orleans to Chicago: 22 hours in a Roomette. Differences from the Empire Builder, dining car, and scenery.
May
25
2025
New Orleans Streetcars ― Choosing Which Lines to Ride in 3 Hours
New Orleans has 5 streetcar lines. With only 3 hours, I strategically chose which to ride now and which to save for next time. Routes, times, and fare info.
Feb
23
2025
Accidental Touch-and-Go in Puerto Rico ― Bad Weather Kept Me from Riding Tren Urbano
Flew from Charlotte to Puerto Rico but couldn't leave the airport due to weather. Turned around on the same aircraft. Tren Urbano remains unridden.
Jul
28
2024
Amtrak Empire Builder ― 45 Hours and 3,550 km from Seattle to Chicago
Riding the Amtrak Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago: 45 hours in a Roomette. Booking, dining car, shower, and practical tips.