Lake Shore Limited
Chicago, IL → New York, NY / Boston, MA · 1017 miles · 20h
1017 miles
20h
Daily
110 mph
6
About the Lake Shore Limited
The overnight link between the Midwest and the Northeast, splitting at Albany so one train serves both New York City and Boston.
What makes this route worth taking
- Splits at Albany for NYC and Boston
- Sleeper service with included meals
- Hudson River daylight running into Manhattan
- Serves Cleveland, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester
Agent's tip
The Boston section has fewer cars and sells out sooner. Book that leg early.
Classes of service on this route
The Lake Shore Limited operates with Viewliner II + Amfleet II. Available accommodation:
Sleeping-car fares on this route include all meals for everyone in the room, priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Once meals are priced separately, the gap between coach and a Roomette narrows considerably — and for two people travelling together it frequently closes entirely.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago |
| 2 | South Bend |
| 3 | Elkhart |
| 4 | Waterloo |
| 5 | Bryan |
| 6 | Toledo |
| 7 | Sandusky |
| 8 | Elyria |
| 9 | Cleveland |
| 10 | Erie |
| 11 | Buffalo-Depew |
| 12 | Rochester |
| 13 | Syracuse |
| 14 | Rome |
| 15 | Utica |
| 16 | Amsterdam |
| 17 | Schenectady |
| 18 | Albany-Rensselaer |
| 19 | Hudson |
| 20 | Rhinecliff |
| 21 | Poughkeepsie |
| 22 | Croton-Harmon |
| 23 | New York |
| 24 | Pittsfield |
| 25 | Springfield |
| 26 | Worcester |
| 27 | Boston |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Lake Shore Limited
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
