A freight train derailment in Chicago's south suburbs has blocked a handful of crossings for several hours on Friday in ...

Passenger rail service has been slowly expanding across Illinois in recent years. In 2025, provisions for new passenger lines from Chicago to Peoria and the Quad Cities were a part ...

A bill introduced in the Illinois legislature would establish “aspirational service frequencies” of every four hours or less on 18 regional or long-distance passenger routes radiating from Chicago.

Metra trains on the BNSF Line were halted in Chicago's western suburbs Tuesday morning after a train hit a pedestrian.

If residents of Champaign-Urbana are tired of driving over two hours — plus traffic — to get to Chicago, now’s the time to ...

Construction on a new rail system connecting Rockford and Chicago is scheduled to begin late spring, early summer. The project aims to restore rail service to a region that has been without a direct ...

Democratic lawmakers have filed a bill to require the Illinois Department of Transportation include passenger rail ...

Savor delicious meals aboard scenic Illinois train rides with vintage dining cars, countryside views, and unforgettable journeys rolled into one experience.

Passenger rail service has been slowly expanding across Illinois in recent years. In 2025, provisions for new passenger lines from Chicago to Peoria and the Quad Cities were a part of the massive $1.5 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With money for new rail lines, regulations for residential development projects and a list of infrastructure priorities in the Chicago area, a public transportation bill recently ...