Floridian
Chicago, IL → Miami, FL · 1900 miles · 46h
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1900 miles
46h
Daily
110 mph
12
About the Floridian
A combined Capitol Limited and Silver Star operation giving the Midwest a single-seat ride all the way to South Florida.
What makes this route worth taking
- One train, Chicago to Miami
- Alleghenies and the Atlantic seaboard in one trip
- Sleeping-car service throughout
- Serves Pittsburgh, Washington, Charleston and Orlando
Travel tip
Long itineraries have many fare combinations — our agents routinely find cheaper split-ticket pricing.
Classes of service on this route
The Floridian operates with Superliner + Viewliner II. Available accommodation:
Sleeping-car fares on long-distance routes typically include meals for everyone in the room, along with priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Inclusions vary by route and change without notice, so confirm what your fare covers with the carrier.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago |
| 2 | Cleveland |
| 3 | Pittsburgh |
| 4 | Cumberland |
| 5 | Washington DC |
| 6 | Richmond |
| 7 | Raleigh |
| 8 | Columbia |
| 9 | Savannah |
| 10 | Jacksonville |
| 11 | Orlando |
| 12 | Tampa |
| 13 | West Palm Beach |
| 14 | Fort Lauderdale |
| 15 | Miami |
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 directly with the carrier before you travel.
Planning a journey on the Floridian
Fares on Amtrak routes move in tiers that generally only step upward, so booking once your dates are firm is usually cheaper than waiting. Sleeping-car accommodation is capped per car and tends to sell out well ahead of coach on this kind of route.
Want to talk it through before you book? Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will walk you through the route, the accommodation and the accessibility arrangements. Free, and no obligation.
