28hrs from Texas to Chicago by Amtrak Sleeper Train 🇺🇸

[@worldnomac]

This first class trip was legendary. Don't forget to head over to Torras' website and get an exclusive 10% discount with code 'Nomac10' at checkout: bit.ly/3TdQL0N

[@barbaraeskin5057]

Rachel is the best! I do the Texas Eagle once a year Chicago to San Antonio, round trip, and I always love it, but with Rachel, it is extra special. I take my next trip in a couple of months, and I can't wait.

[@Binx75075]

I live in Plano (Dallas area) & I'm back home in Chicago (Downers Grove) every year for Christmas. I've always wanted to take the train, but when I looked into pricing, I could''ve sworn that the train tickets were more expensive! Happy to see Union Station in my hometown!

[@SamJohnson-n9h]

I used to take this train a lot! Before the pandemic this train had a glass topped Sightseer Lounge car where passengers could view the passing scenery! It also featured a full service dining car that served freshly prepared food! The food service today is reheated tv dinners! I would eagerly ride it again if both are returned! Supposedly, the lounge will return sometime next year, likely by spring.

[@nonbiz1520]

I just did Cleveland to Chicago for the Texas Eagle to Tucson for a few days. Then on to L.A. to get on the Coast Starlight to Seattle. Spent a few day there and took the Empire Builder back to Chicago and then onto Cleveland. Going to NYC on May, love Amtrak!

[@worldnomac]

That sounds awesome! I want to try out those routes as well!!

[@lonerglide]

About what kind of money did that cost?, if u don't mind as I'm wanting to do a trip like that starting in kc coast to coast and back to kc

[@Timmyjl25]

Yes Rachel is very nice. Had her in March from Dallas-Fort to Austin. The butter cake was soooo good

[@worldnomac]

Yeah she was awesome! So much butter cake!

[@afifamyouni673]

in May, i have done a round road trip from Virginia Beach Va. to Biloxi Ms , entering the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama , Mississippi and Kentucky...passing by so many beautiful towns and saw my 1st ever train that we have to stop for it to pass in Appomattox Virginia, we were visiting the old train station and it happened to pass by, i was so excited...

[@Koalakt]

Big Boy no. 4014 passed nearby up in Illinois. It was all the rage and people went to restaurants and other places next to the track to see it. There was a whole tracker and everything. Heartland of america tour.

[@worldnomac]

Such an awesome tour! I was so happy to experience

[@ronclark9724]

The UP Big Boy number 4014 is one of the largest stream trains ever built in the entire world... Still running on the tracks through America oce journey per year...

[@aaronbehindbars]

What a treat to see Big Boy rolling down the track! The last time it came through Texas was on it's innaugural US tour in 2019. I drove a couple hours to go see it, but it was already stopped. Still, worth the drive for me. I think it goes out each year, but not always through the entire US Heartlamd route, so you were fortunate to see it.

[@Ryantrev88]

Hi Mac been watching the news of the conflict happening in the Middle East and thinking of your wife Mabelle and family n friends there. I hope and pray for peace in Lebanon and in the world and hope everyone is safe. I know Lebanon has a special place in ur heart 🙏😔

[@worldnomac]

Hi thank you very much for your message on it. I am hoping for peace as well! Lebanon is an amazing place. I am currently working on a video about Lebanon right now.🙏😔

[@Ryantrev88]

@@worldnomac please take care and let’s all put out collective positive thoughts towards peace in Lebanon. I didn’t know much about the place except for its brutal past but your vlogs showed what a beautiful place it is and the people are so warm and friendly. I look forward to your new video. All the very best to you and yours Mac 🙏

[@DiLoFlow]

World Nomac not only looks cool on a first class Plain but also on a Boss Train Good work man.

[@worldnomac]

Thank you my friend!

[@Moxieman]

I drove that in 16 hours and didn't stink or fall asleep 😮😮. You go ahead and lay down . Life is too short to sleep in a slow train hk . I'm booking tickets now. Ty for the video. I am watching your stuff many times to get a few ideas what one to do

[@worldnomac]

It made for an awesome journey, have a great trip!!

[@pinoydigitalnomad]

When i went to the US Ive always wanted to ride the Amtrak but there was no time so thank you for this!

[@worldnomac]

It was an awesome time to experience kuya! You will have to go back next time and experience it :)

[@johann752]

Chicago,Chicago that wonderfull town 🎶🎶 great video mac, the cabine was maybe a little to small and the food good be beter, but it was a nice trip whit the train, i love the country site,special the farmers land, open and wide, just like my country in the north of the Netherlands.thanks for sharing this video en see you in the next one, maybe in a other train.😀👍🤳

[@greeneggslamb9336]

Thanks, World! Hey, I was just wondering if dinner came with an appetizer? Also, is there any reason you chose the upper bunk instead of the lower?

[@youngloudandscotty]

I've taken the sleeper a couple times and typically an attendant will setup and breakdown your bed for you. This was the case in my experience at least. I will also say the food was a high point. I was honestly extremely impressed with the options and quality that was available. I did take it from Houston to L.A., which perhaps partly explains it, but also from D.C. to Charleston.

[@ronclark9724]

The Sunset Limited like the other western trains have returned to "traditional dining," but alas many of the eastern trains including the Texas Eagle north of San Antonio, and the City of New Orleans, continue with the "flexible dining" heated up pre-prepared entrees...

[@youngloudandscotty]

@@ronclark9724 That's very unfortunate.

[@jarchiec]

I live in Mineola Tx and everyone was waiting because Big Boy 4014 was coming through that day.

[@RaymondMcNamaraJr]

I love Amtrak and always di sleepers and my most recent was February From NYC to new Orleans and back and currently planning a NYC to Seattle trip(Longest current trip is to and from Topeka Kansas few times to see sister) but Austin on my list since my friend lives there and i am also shocked its a small stop

[@jamir2602]

Thoroughly enjoyed Mr @worldnomac 🎉 & that stream train 🚂 Big boy is just awesome

[@worldnomac]

Thanks for watching! It was an absolute sight to see Big Boy!

[@ALTAJR-07]

I have taken the AMTRAK 1 story newer Viewliner 2 train from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to North Carolina 3 times in the Roomette. It has a Sink inside the room. Didn't know that some trains do not have a Sink in the room. FYI the Florida to New York and back route is ALWAYS packed and the First Class rooms are almost always SOLD OUT even though they are Very Very Expensive.

[@worldnomac]

Wow I bet that is such a cool journey to do first class on! I want to try that route at some point and I am glad you mentioned this so I know to book far in advance

[@RedSlashAce]

Randomly running into 4014! Awesome!!!

[@worldnomac]

Yeah that was some luck!

[@wardcleaver5432]

about 45 minutes into your train ride, you went passed my house lol

[@worldnomac]

hahaha no way that is crazy!

[@ggmerle]

I took this exact same route several years ago but went even further (Austin up to Battle Creek Michigan). What I was really hoping to see was the observation car but it doesn't look like they have it anymore! That was by far the coolest space to hang out in for the bulk of the journey, it was spacious and the windows were massive and actually curled up to cover part of the roof on both sides.

[@Kaas_Frijoles]

Since covid hit, the Texas Eagle has become the stepchild of Amtrak. The observation Car was removed and they serve microwave dinners.

[@leechafertravels]

Another banger mate👏🏻👏🏻 Quite helpful aswell, as I've always wanted to take the California Zephyr from San Francisco to Chicago.

[@worldnomac]

Thank you mate! I’d love to take that route too!!

[@mightychondria3552]

I absolutely love that! I always wanted to do that, but I just never get a chance to do it. It’s still in my bucket list though. Thanks for sharing kiddo!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@worldnomac]

It was an awesome experience and a fun way to travel at a leisurely pace and pretty affordable for a first class experience ❤❤❤

[@ronclark9724]

Just before the pandemic and during it a retired Delta Airlines CEO became the President of Amtrak, a political appointment, who taught Amtrak about pre-prepared airline food Amtrak calls "flexible dining." Amtrak's previous short order cook diner food is called "traditional dining." When passenger traffic dropped significantly, over 80 percent, Amtrak had to reduce services from daily to trice weekly, furloughed many employees especially in the diner, and had to create "flexible dining," as there were no short order chefs. Of course everyone prefers the traditional diner short order food. At least Amtrak fed you with something better than a bag of peanuts, you didn't go hungry. But is that pre-prepared heated up entree and meal worth $45 Amtrak charges? Crackel Barrel offers better food for much less. Sadly Amtrak has had difficulty recruiting new diner staff since the pandemic as many of the previous diner staff found other restaurant jobs when they were furloughed that doesn't involve spending days far from home on a train. Hopefully Amtrak will return all of their trains with diners to "traditional dining" soon...

[@JaxStriker13]

Back in the day, we took Amtrak from Grand Forks, ND to Houston. It was miserably uncomfortable but entertaining at the same time. We flew back to ND, though…thank goodness!

[@anonymous77173]

Unfortunately.. no chicken thigh on the menu .. mmm lol world Nomac... im surprised u didn't kick up a stink about that oversight 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@Kaas_Frijoles]

Ms. Rachel 🥰🥰🥰🥰 she is the best!!!!!

[@worldnomac]

She is 🙏

[@jejudo3000]

Finally some good contents here mate

[@worldnomac]

Thank you brotha!

[@BFVgnr]

I took a long train trip in the early 90s, but travelled coach. Dallas to San Antonio to Phoenix, then a bus to Flagstaff to Chicago, then to NYC. The trip back was NYC to Chicago, then Dallas. The trip from Chicago to Dallas was far better because the train had an extra passenger car and I was able to sleep across a couple of seats. Definitely recommend sleeper compartments for long distance train travel.

[@BFVgnr]

The station in Austin isn't large like Dallas or San Antonio, because there's only two trains that stop there. One northbound and one southbound every day. It does make for a nice weekend trip to Dallas or San Antonio from Austin.

[@ucukaoma4551]

Thank you for this video! We live in Austin, Texas, and are looking forward to going on this trip. The food is rather off-putting. Amtrak needs to do better by offering healthier options.

[@heinekenczech]

Great vid. Thank you. I love trains, but on this route I’ll take the plane.

[@worldnomac]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed and fair enough, the long route is not for everyone

[@dennisc6716]

I took the Sunset Limited last week from New Orleans to Los Angeles. We picked up part of the Texas Eagle train in San Antonio.

[@janicetomas9409]

I never rode amtrak before in my life and it's much better because u could walk around

[@Badadice9713]

One of the Big Boys is parked near the Cheyenne station. It's in a park where you can get up to it and touch it. If you get a chance, stop by and say hi to it. Very impressive. In other words.... HUGE

[@luannpatterson5888]

My apologies. I didn’t get to finish your video before I commented. I finally got a chance to & realize you learned about the Big Boy. Enjoyed your video.

[@saldanagaona]

You must of been tracking me. I do this route often for business. Now that I’ve watched it I am almost positive that we shared this train although I prefer coach for all the reasons you said and didn’t say. Yes the big engine came down I remember this. The bar tender you spoke to she is the best one on the Texas Eagle route

[@ZeinMoktar]

Amazing content, i’ve been following for about 2 years now! I just hope that you return to posting like before, 2 to 3 videos a week😢

[@worldnomac]

Thank you my friend! I really appreciate it, the goal is to increase the amount but the last 12 months I have been doing tons of experimenting to try and find a more creative and unique style. I made soooo many raw videos that I really burned out from it, and now going from a more creative angle has massively reignited my flame! I am just still working on getting the concept fully right, some videos work some dont

[@ZeinMoktar]

@@worldnomac Happy to hear that Mac! personally i love your old content style.the video starts right up and some minor editing here and there, that's what originally drove me to your content. but i think a mix of both styles won't hurt. best of luck to you! looking forward for upcoming videos!

[@Letsgobyland]

Must try this! exactly its about journey not the destination sometimes 😉

[@worldnomac]

So true 😎😎

[@maryannesmith1392]

Thanks for the vid. I feel the food isn’t up to standard for the cost of the travel.

[@DonRobShow]

This was such a cool video to watch. TBH I never knew trains like this existed in the US… makes me want to try it out!

[@priscillabrowning3494]

I love traveling by train. I recently flew to Little Rock, AR on American Airlines and have vowed never to fly again as on my trip down to Little Rock we were stuck in the airport over night as they had changed our departure gate with not announcements regarding the change; on the return trip American Lost my Luggage. I fully expected to receive my luggage on Monday but it never showed up, made several phone calls with little satisfaction finally the luggage showed up on Friday.

[@discofun]

Zephyr and Empire Builder are over 50 hours each and have two bed bedrooms with a shower and toilet.

[@Kaas_Frijoles]

Texas eagle also has rooms with showers and toilets. It was not discussed in this video. What this person had was the bottom of the bottom cheapest room they have on the Texas eagles.

[@jummechumme7405]

Whats up bro come back to Nepal its perfect time of the year for Nepal 2.0 series.

[@worldnomac]

Planning going on! I will be there very soon!!

[@Nancy-cf4oq]

All the Amtrak trains I’ve seen traveling through Texas look so old and dirty. I’ve never seen one that looks enjoyable to ride.

[@denisebledsoe8836]

This is 1st class!?? Looks so dirty and crappy!!!

[@shawn9705]

They look better on the inside. I live near and use the Amtrak🚆Depot in Marshall, Texas to go and visit my friends and vice versa. The coach roundtrip ticket cost from Marshall, TX to Ft. Worth, TX is between $25 and $40. It is only an hour extra travel time vs 3 hour travel time by vehicle down I-20. The coach seats are a huge recliner type of seat with foot rests and with enough room to where you don't bump elbows with the person next to you.

[@Connor_Goodwin]

Next Amtrak video I would recommend the California Zephyr

[@worldnomac]

That would be so much fun!!

[@Connor_Goodwin]

@@worldnomac yep. It would be your longest travel by train to!

[@curtislitzler4945]

Traveling first class on Amtrak makes it easy

[@worldnomac]

Yeah that is very true!

[@TypicalZain]

Yesss videos in America I love it

[@worldnomac]

Let's goooo

[@ILyekkaKai]

Wow, you were only an hour away from my old hometown, SA. Interesting to see the first class Amtrak. Back in the late 90's my mom and I went coach class from Newark NJ to San Antonio TX. It was a rough journey,lol. We went through Chicago and I lost my favorite band poster I had rolled up with me, for "safe keeping". We got off the train and I leaned it against one of the poles and forgot to pick it up.... my teenage self was devastated ..lol. Looks like we should have sprung the extra bucks for a first class, would have got some sleep maybe. =-)

[@worldnomac]

That must've been an awesome poster to remember the moment so vivdly! Yeah the exact few bucks did make it worth it to wake up refreshed!

[@ronclark9724]

While it is a luxury to sleep in your own room instead of trying to sleep in coach, it is a luxury I can and will afford. It isn't so much the coach seat that is the problem, it's the other people bustling about in coach either coughing, snoring, or talking. It has been my experience every night on the train is one less night sleeping and eating at a hotel whether flying, driving, or riding on a bus...

[@ILyekkaKai]

@@worldnomac ..yeah, lol, it was my prized, over sized Depeche Mode tour poster. And I was so surprised to find out they had a shower on the Amtrak, that would have def helped not wobbling off the train feeling and smelling like cattle. Speaking of wobbling, did you have any trouble getting your "land legs" back...lol. ;-)

[@ILyekkaKai]

@@ronclark9724 ...that's what made it hard to sleep in coach ..all the coughing, snoring and talking. Got to admit tho, it was cool over hearing the Scottish fellow on board, such a neat accent he had.

[@Bobcat-n2b]

That's a house moving amazing amtrak train

[@worldnomac]

Exactly yeah a house on tracks!

[@vickydavidson7775]

Great video. 'Bout time you headed down under to New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@worldnomac]

I was there in 2020 I need to come back!

[@andyfreer8463]

Great vi love these type of train videos do more

[@worldnomac]

Thank you! Lots more to come

[@mayanktripathi7651]

Love to see you vloging in train

[@worldnomac]

It’s a great way to travel! Thanks for watching!🙌

[@spongklongthepoop6764]

Mac am so excited to see Chicago. Is this your hometown?

[@worldnomac]

Thanks for watching! I lived my first 5 years there then grew up in Wisconsin but I did not make a video while I was back :(

[@josephxu9669]

$150-$200 for a one way ticket to chicago if you book ahead of time. roundtrip is still going to be around $500-$600.

[@DonRobShow]

3:22 the mustache graffiti is hilarious

[@TGangadharaRajan]

Excellent Vlog interest journey train 🚉 weldon boy champions congratulations 🎊 😅

[@worldnomac]

Thank you for watching!

[@sellis2981]

thanks, enjoyed the journey

[@chadlambert3186]

Big boy❤❤❤

[@TheRojzaxo]

Great experince i hope one day you go try Flyerbil kurdistan

[@worldnomac]

I love Kurdistan, I want to come back!

[@susmaaa4024]

Nice bro have a good day

[@worldnomac]

You too! Thanks for watching!

[@jovrien]

I show screenshots of you to my barber. 🍻

[@worldnomac]

Hahahah I appreciate you

[@吴籽]

I enjoy it

[@Elemental-l9i]

American discovers train, is blown away

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

That was a very cool steam engine.

[@pranitaboro3794]

Hello..! Mac bro... How are you doing..? ❤❤❤❤

[@worldnomac]

Hello, brother!! I'm doing really well!! What about you?

[@pranitaboro3794]

I'm good

[@JJR93]

Thanks for sharing. I'd be leaving out of Houston and it'd be a bit more complicated since I'd have to switch trains in Longview, TX including a bus ride from one station to a new one to board the "Texas Eagle"...don't know anyone in Chicago but I do have relatives in Saint Louis and it would be cool to ride the train there at least. I'd probably fly home on Southwest Airlines, though. The Eastern Seaboard has the best AmTrak connections and is more like Europe, with the train being a more practical mode of transport. Out West the train is more like a novelty and a luxury mode of travel. If you want to go East from here (Texas), everything routes through Chicago first. There is existing track through the South but no passenger service, only freight, which is a shame but it is what it is.

[@Kaas_Frijoles]

Amtrak has a direct train from San Antonio going east towards New Orleans. Longview is my home station and it is a lot easier to get anywhere you need to go from there. The only bus ride I can think of you'd be on is from Houston to whatever station is closest to you because Amtrak doesn't serve Houston.

[@JJR93]

@@Kaas_Frijoles AmTrak does serve Houston, there's a (small) station downtown. I was pricing out a trip to St. Louis, MO where I have relatives and it includes having to change trains in Longview via bus.

[@JessicaAmboc]

Hello mac stay safe travel nice to watch your blog. Hopefully you come back here in Philippines.soon Godbless

[@worldnomac]

Maraming salamat, hoping to come back to the Philippines soon :))

[@itschamporchomp]

Which country is this? It looks like 1970s

[@RealAcct]

Mac, visit india this winter. Places like Dehradun, Mussoorie Almora, Nainital, Ranikhet, kausani, Shimla are located in North India in small state. Visit here. Great hill stations bro

[@worldnomac]

That's a great suggestion! I've heard such amazing things about the hills of Northern India.

[@RealAcct]

@@worldnomac yes. Nowadays, re-watching your videos on TV, today watched pakistan series and yesterday we watched Darjeeling one bro 😀.. on TV it's much better.

[@pallavimahanta3640]

Love from guwahati Assam India 🇮🇳❤🙏

[@Kaas_Frijoles]

There is absolutely no first class on that Amtrak train😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I know because I've been riding that exact same Amtrak line for the past 20 years. I've taken it all the way from Chicago to Los Angeles numerous times. You have sleeping rooms or you have an assigned seat in a different train apartment.

[@grandinfinite5921]

I've gone from Chicago to San Marcos in under 20 hours. That train is slow!

[@RaymondMcNamaraJr]

They have outlets on train also u can use

[@sammayet9002]

Awesome

[@brake.1808]

Hello Mac, What kind of iPhone do you have?

[@MaharshiH]

Hey, please fly back to India 🇮🇳 and make another series. Been waiting ! Hoping a reply from u. Love from india. ♥️

[@worldnomac]

I'm planning to visit again probably next year! Stay updated brother 🙌

[@MaharshiH]

@worldnomac only 1 month left 😂, be here in January 2025 then :p

[@NormanAllen-ps9ju]

I was surprised that the Eagle service did not have a Veiwliner lounge car !

[@worldnomac]

Me too! I was hoping it would

[@asmedia2126]

❤❤

[@jerrymarshall1360]

Why you didn't ask the attendant to fix the two chairs into a bed?

[@Karim-ik5ij]

When are you meeting up with Harry J again?

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

The meals on the long distance trains east of Chicago and East of San Antonio and the small portion of empire builder which is the Portland to Spokane center for the people in roommates flexible dinning is what they have and it’s prepared before it gets on the train and just reheated on the train since on the routes they do not have a chef on board. The traditional dinning is on all the other long distance trains and called traditional dinning which hsce a chef on board and everything os cooked fresh on the train.

[@FortWorthProductions]

What was the sleeper car number? The one right next to the door

[@nb5053]

3:22 why does that lady have a mustache

[@hellophoenix]

I’m the first one here ❤

[@worldnomac]

Happy to have you here ❤

[@DallasTexas8888]

I’m just wondering why he hasn’t done a story on what’s happening in Lebanon . That’s how he would boost his likes on this channel. His fiancé is from Lebanon.

[@worldnomac]

We have a massive documentary we are working on which is why I flew to lebanon in the middle of the air strikes to film it 3 weeks ago, this documentary is extremely time consuming and a ton of work. My whole team and I have been working countless hours to film, edit and produce which is why no new videos are out on my channel so kindly please be patient. Hopefully in a week it will be released

[@ralphturner3798]

What did you mean by "$14.00 lunch plus $14.00 breakfast, total value = $93.00" ?

[@worldnomac]

I am just approximating the value I got out of the ticket from eating and drinking on the train, it is just an estimate

[@ralphturner3798]

@@worldnomac Thanks. That makes sense. I really like your videos.😁

[@d1specdrifter]

🎉😮 at the 1:35 mark, the graffitied building in the background ,was used in a movie called DAY X, that i was in. Its on netflix. A zombieish styled movie. 🎉🎉🎉💪🏽💪🏽👍🏼👍🏼😁

[@tammywhite1028]

There is no 1st class. It's sleep car or coach. That's it. There are different rooms. They are different price.

[@texasaggie8449]

I’d like to take a train ride but why on earth as a Texan would I want to go to chicago?

[@DallasTexas8888]

How is his fiancé doing since she’s from Lebanon?

[@sammaxjorden]

Come back to Sulaymaniyah!

[@nemowei5553]

How is your gf and her family in Lebanon. Are they safe?

[@ILyekkaKai]

LOL...the windows! Yeah, they haven't improved since the late 90's ...this is why I don't remember any spectacular views from the windows.

[@worldnomac]

Yeah they could use a cleaning :P

[@godel4635]

👍👍👍

[@agoddamnferret]

well you know if our country weren't running on 12iq we'd have a train that could do it in a day trip's amount of time

[@bilalkhan-vg2pi]

❤🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cisnerosmike]

How many times he can say he loves trains!!😂😅😆 More expensive and time....not for me.

[@rapmike94]

Yeah you only see that train once in a while

[@First-Last-108]

I'm sorry you're in Chicago 😅

[@Roxonform]

Go to Kurdistan 😊