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(Other Amtrak station options: Portage, Columbus, and Milwaukee)
The Chicago Tribune calls Wisconsin Dells one of the Midwest's favorite destinations in a major Travel section feature June 29, 2003, entitled "Why We Love the Dells." The information is still relevant in 2008. To read the article, click here and use your back browser to return to this ProRail Web site.
LaCrosse St.
800-USA RAIL or www.amtrak.com (train arrival and departure information)
Trains Serving: The Empire Builder, Chicago-Seattle/Portland via Minneapolis-St. Paul. One train a day in each direction at 11:47 a.m. (to Milwaukee and Chicago) and 5:47 p.m. (to Seattle/Portland). Check Amtrak for today?s arrival and departure information. Check current printed timetables for time for future trips; schedules also available online at www.amtrak.com.
(For more information on this train, click here).
Directions: Take Highway 23 exit from I-90/94 into Wisconsin Dells. Turn right at first street after crossing the Wisconsin River and under the railroad track bridge. Go about one block until you see the station on your right.
Ticket Office/Hours: None. Buy onboard or in advance from your travel agency or Amtrak?s Web site, or by calling Amtrak at 1-800-USA RAIL. Allow time for mailing.
Checked Baggage: None, but onboard Amtrak personnel will be helpful in directing you to various luggage storage areas in the lower level or, if in coach, above your seats.
SERVICES
Parking: Limited parking is available next to the train station.
Waiting Room: Open around train times. Heated during winter.
Restrooms: Off waiting room.
Special features:
Bring your camera to take pictures of this picturesque, museum-quality railroad station restoration. Walk in the door and it's easy to imagine yourself taking a train 50-75 years ago -- but everything in the station is clean, neat and looks as if the station just opened. This actually is Wisconsin?s newest passenger train station, having replaced an older structure that was damaged in a freight derailment.
For Amtrak's own summary of services here, go to station services.
For more information, go to Wisconsin Dells.com
BUS SERVICE
Wisconsin Dells is served by Greyhound Bus Lines. For current schedules and bus station location, check online at Greyhound . You will need local transportation between Amtrak and Greyhound.
FOR MORE DETAILS
Contact the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau at 800/223-3557 or www.wisdells.com. For a preview of coupons and discount cards (free and fee), check , www.dellscoupons.com and www.dellsfuncard.com/dells.com.
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