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Thanks again everyone for all the helpful hints and advice

12 or so hours from SPL to CHI. Then a layover at CHI before a 17hr trip from CHI to ALB

Thanks for the tips everyone, I really appreciate it. The trip is tomorrow. Any last pointers for this first time rail rider?

Is a hiking pack to big to be considered carry-on? it's roughly 30 / 12 / 9.4 (H x W x D) Inch I know this isn't exactly the same size as what Amtrak has on their website, but the overall size off it's site. Also there is no check baggage on the EB from SPL to CHI

I would only fly if I miss my LSL connection. Another question, what happens if the train (EB) for that day is canceled? Thanks for the tip about the bus from MSP

I depart next Sunday on the EB and will be tracking the train as best as I can. My backup plan is to get to Chicago and then fly from there if I have to.

I'm in coach because that is what I can afford and I'm trying to get back to VT for xmas and hopefully i don't have to spend a night in chicago.

In a week i'm going to be taking the Empire Builder from Staples, MN to Chicago and connecting to the Lake Shore Limited. My concerns right now is making the connection in Chicago and what will happen if the Empire is running late (which it has been averaging about 2-6 hours late over the last...