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Sounds fair enough to me, thanks!

I had another question about the train ride. I am a few days away from riding the rails and someone in my ambulance corps said when he rode Amtrak awhile back that you are supposed to tip the luggage cart guy takimg your luggage. Does this have to be done? Im slightly curious cause he had a grin...

The only way you can get out of the terminals is walking out to the baggage claim, then you have to re-do security all over again. I'm not personally a fan of being felt up just to go sight seeing for a few hours. So I was always taught to stay in the terminal. Saying it's impossible to leave...

Thanks everybody! I came out with a lot more helpful information than I came looking for which is great. I'm pretty excited to take a train for a first time rather than flying! :) Maybe I can pull this off without it looking like it's my first time... ^_^

I have been checking out the section quite a bit. It is helpful and a lot of good tips and pics. I like the backpack ideal. Instead of a regular backpack with boring things in it I will just stick my computer in it, camera, hand purse, and electronic accessories instead of the computer bag. I...

I have a D3200 and a couple lenses and lens filters. I do have a carrying bag for it but just for walking around Chicago and on the train I am just going to carry the camera alone.

What's it like taking pictures from a train? I'm alright with moving objects but would the observation car be the best area?

I have one suitcase I am going to have as checked baggage (just clothes) then my laptop bag that'll have my laptop and other electronic accessories for the laptop and my phone (including a somewhat expensive camera). I guess that's something I want to carry around with me? The other carry-on...

I'd consider myself a pretty nice person ;) I'm alright with seatmates as a frequent flyer. I've met some interesting people on a plane! So being even longer on a train (which is something I've been wanting to do) should be alright. :)

Thanks much guys! :)

Thanks so much for the info guys! I'm excited to ride the train and also to stop in Chicago. I am hoping the weather holds up in Chicago so I can visit Millennium Park and the Navy Pier. But a question about the seat checks. The seats I am not allowed to sit in will have a piece of paper over...

Hello everyone! Later this month I am travelling from D.C. to Kansas City. I will also have a 'brief' stop in Chicago. So I had some newbie questions about the trip I was hoping you guys can help me out with! 1) What's the security like at train stations? Is the TSA present there with x-rays...