Chicago is one of the best-connected cities in the U.S. in terms of railways. Several long-haul trains stop at its station, including the California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, Empire Builder, and Floridian. Yet, the city continues to improve its connectivity.

According to an article by High Speed Alliance , on Friday, October 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed a package of bills that increased funding for public transportation by $1.5 billion.

This includes funds for the proposed passenger rail connecting Chicago to Moline, Illinois, about 165 miles west of Chicago, and one of the so-called Quad Cities. Here is what we know about this ambitious project.

Chicago May Soon Be Connected To The Quad Cities By Rail

The Quad Cities in Illinois may soon be connected to Chicago via passen

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