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Traveling by train, while the standard in Europe, had faded in popularity in recent United States history. However, rising fuel prices coupled with recession have driven up airline rates, making the train a much cheaper and more popular way to travel. There are many reasons to travel by train.
It’s Economical
In many cases, train travel is cheaper than air travel. For those traveling on a budget, taking the train can be a huge money saver. For example, a round-trip flight from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Chicago, Illinois can cost from $300 to $1,000 or more. Making the same trip by train costs $55 to $65.
Air travel prices can vary greatly depending how far in advance you book. Making last-minute travel plans by airplane can cost three times as much, or more. In contrast, train tickets do not change as much from week to week or even day to day, and the rates for trains are set and do not rise as the date of travel approaches. Additionally, train tickets do not have booking fees.