Originally Posted by
Ozonation
Mistake 2: Don't assume the train runs on time. I don't know about other Amtrak service corridors, but I was an hour late getting into Chicago, and 90 minutes late on the return. Some of the delay was weather related, but I'm skeptical of the service schedule.
Most Amtrak trains use tracks owned by freight rail, so that can make on-time performance a bit of a crap shoot.
Carry on!