mtrak's Floridian, launched on November 10, 2024, offers daily service between Chicago and Miami, covering approximately 1,500 miles. Passing through Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, here on November 25, 2024, the train is about 800 miles into its journey, with around 700 miles remaining to Miami.
With Northeast Regional trains, Auto Train and long distance service to Florida, New Orleans and Chicago, a lot of train riding and train watching can be had.