07-04-2025
After days of widespread cancellations, Amtrak restores Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago
Amtrak's Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago has been restored less than two weeks after railcar corrosion issues caused widespread cancellations, according to a statement from the agency.
All Amtrak trains on the Borealis, Hiawatha and Amtrak Cascades routes have been restored and are operating on schedule, although each replacement train is operating with a limited number of cars, according to the release.
Hiawatha service trains were operating without bus substitution as of last Friday, said spokesperson Marc Magliari in an email. According to Amtrak's website, all Hiawatha trains scheduled to depart Monday are running on-time or slightly delayed from Milwaukee and Chicago.
Widespread cancellations of Amtrak routes impacted travelers in late March after the agency removed its fleet of Horizon passenger cars due to concerns over corrosion. The removal of the corroded Horizon cars affected services on the Downeaster, Hiawatha, Borealis and Amtrak Cascades routes.
Amtrak urges customers to book early for a guaranteed seat, according to the release. The most up to date arrival and departure times are available on the mobile app or by text or phone 1-877-231-9448 to speak with an Amtrak Customer Care Specialist.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Amtrak restores Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago
