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Lake Shore

Lake Shore
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Discontinued
Locale Midwest United States
Predecessor New England States
First service May 10, 1971
Last service January 6, 1972
Successor Lake Shore Limited
Former operator(s) Amtrak
Route
Start Chicago, Illinois
End New York City
Distance travelled 960 miles (1,540 km)
Average journey time 17 hours 30 minutes
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 60/61
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Timetable number(s) 60–61