SAS to CHI

Just north of the town of Lemont, Illinois, the train passes a small lighthouse marking an amazing engineering feat at the intersection of two canals. These two manmade waterways - the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal and Cal-Sag Channel - were completed in 1922 to help reverse the flow of the Chicago River, and thereby safeguard a clean water supply for the growing city.

Just north of the town of Lemont, Illinois, the train passes a small lighthouse marking an amazing engineering feat at the intersection of two canals. These two manmade waterways - the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal and Cal-Sag Channel - were completed in 1922 to help reverse the flow of the Chicago River, and thereby safeguard a clean water supply for the growing city.

Since Illinois is nicknamed the Prairie State, you may be surprised to see forests along the train route close to Chicago. For example, between Willow Springs and Lemont, the train passes through a portion of Cook County's Forest Preserves.

Since Illinois is nicknamed the Prairie State, you may be surprised to see forests along the train route close to Chicago. For example, between Willow Springs and Lemont, the train passes through a portion of Cook County's Forest Preserves.

Picture yourself driving a boat or waterskiing, when suddenly a forty-pound fish jumps out of the water and smacks into your body. This is a real danger in the Mississippi River and its tributaries, including the Illinois River.

Picture yourself driving a boat or waterskiing, when suddenly a forty-pound fish jumps out of the water and smacks into your body. This is a real danger in the Mississippi River and its tributaries, including the Illinois River.

If you have a chance to explore Chicago, you'll find neighborhoods with distinct personalities reflecting the immigrant groups which settled there over the decades. These adventuresome travelers were motivated, often by hardship, to leave their homes in other countries and U.S. states, in order to find work and a new life in Chicago.

If you have a chance to explore Chicago, you'll find neighborhoods with distinct personalities reflecting the immigrant groups which settled there over the decades. These adventuresome travelers were motivated, often by hardship, to leave their homes in other countries and U.S. states, in order to find work and a new life in Chicago.

The Windy City has much to offer you, no matter what your age or interests. Sightseers can take in the architecture, lakeshore parks and sculptures. If you love museums, Chicago offers first-rate art, science and history options. In addition to famous deep-dish pizza, food lovers will find every world cuisine in every price range.

The Windy City has much to offer you, no matter what your age or interests. Sightseers can take in the architecture, lakeshore parks and sculptures. If you love museums, Chicago offers first-rate art, science and history options. In addition to famous deep-dish pizza, food lovers will find every world cuisine in every price range.