Wisconsin, Illinois Taking Input On Amtrak Expansion Between Milwaukee, Chicago

Wisconsin and Illinois are looking at potentially expanding the Amtrak service between Milwaukee and Chicago. 

The two states are taking public comment on an environmental assessment for adding three round trips per day on Amtrak`s Hiawatha Line, for a new total of 10 round trips each day. 

The proposal is partly driven by increased ridership, now topping 807,000 rides a year, said Wisconsin Department of Transportation Passenger Rail Manager Arun Rao....