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Lake Shore Limited (Amtrak)

Lake Shore Limited
Lake Shore Limited Train 49 on 08 12 08 enters Croton Harmon.jpg
Lake Shore Limited #49 entering Croton–Harmon.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Active
Locale Midwest and Northeast United States
Predecessor Lake Shore
First service October 1, 1975
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Ridership 373,331 (FY 2014)
Route
Start Chicago, Illinois
End New York City
Boston, Massachusetts
Distance travelled 959 miles (1,543 km) (Chicago–New York)
1,017 miles (1,637 km) (Chicago–Boston)
Average journey time 20 hours (Chicago–New York)
22 hours 40 minutes (Chicago–Boston)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 48/448–49/449
On-board services
Sleeping arrangements Roomettes and bedrooms
Catering facilities Dining car and on-board cafe
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Track owner(s) MNRR, CSXT, NS, MBTA, AMTK