Cardinal
Chicago, IL → New York, NY · 1146 miles · 27h
1146 miles
27h
3x weekly
79 mph
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About the Cardinal
The Cardinal takes the road less travelled — through the New River Gorge in West Virginia, arguably the finest mountain scenery on any eastern route.
What makes this route worth taking
- New River Gorge in daylight
- Serves Charleston WV, Charlottesville and Cincinnati
- Quietest long-distance train on the network
- Sleeper service with private roomettes
Agent's tip
Only Sun/Wed/Fri from Chicago. Missing the departure means a two-day wait — let us build the schedule.
Classes of service on this route
The Cardinal operates with Viewliner II + Amfleet II. Available accommodation:
Sleeping-car fares on this route include all meals for everyone in the room, priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Once meals are priced separately, the gap between coach and a Roomette narrows considerably — and for two people travelling together it frequently closes entirely.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago |
| 2 | Dyer |
| 3 | Rensselaer |
| 4 | Lafayette |
| 5 | Crawfordsville |
| 6 | Indianapolis |
| 7 | Connersville |
| 8 | Cincinnati |
| 9 | Maysville |
| 10 | South Portsmouth |
| 11 | Ashland |
| 12 | Huntington |
| 13 | Charleston |
| 14 | Montgomery |
| 15 | Thurmond |
| 16 | Prince |
| 17 | Hinton |
| 18 | Alderson |
| 19 | White Sulphur Springs |
| 20 | Clifton Forge |
| 21 | Staunton |
| 22 | Charlottesville |
| 23 | Culpeper |
| 24 | Manassas |
| 25 | Alexandria |
| 26 | Washington DC |
| 27 | Baltimore |
| 28 | Philadelphia |
| 29 | New York |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Cardinal
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
