They saved the beloved train, and it still runs today.

In additon to that colorful history, the Texas Eagle also has an interesting relationship with the record books.

That Chicago to Los Angeles journey takes a whopping 65 hours and 20 minutes.

Two vertical images show people riding a train with large windows as Texas scenery goes past outside.

Passengers inside the Texas Eagle Amtrak train.Credit:Courtesy of Amtrak

It’s a more diverse state than I think people understand.

Of course, the Lone Star State is only the southern end of the Texas Eagle.

Crossing the border into Missouri, the train makes stops in Poplar Bluff, Arcadia, and St. Louis.

Exterior of train in the countryside

Exterior of Texas Eagle Amtrak train.Courtesy of Amtrak

The southbound journey makes the same stops in the reverse direction.

In this direction, the ride takes 30 hours and 56 minutes.

Bookings can be made between any two cities along the Texas Eagle route.

A train conductor in a blue shirt and navy hat stands on a brick platform looking in towards a bi-level Amtrak train car.

Train conductor standing outside of Texas Eagle Amtrak train.Courtesy of Amtrak

The bi-level superliner cars offer a higher vantage point, Magliari said.

Both include access to a shared bathroom and shower in the car.

That said, there are a limited number of each class on every departure.

A bi-level silver Amtrak train sits in the station as passengers stand outside, with Austin, Texas, signage in the foreground.

Amtrak train pulling into to Austin, Texas station.Courtesy of Amtrak

You get a private compartment, a lie-flat bed at night, and complimentary meals throughout your travels.

He also suggested packing a power splitter or long charging cable.

Since roomettes only have one outlet, a power splitter is essential so multiple people can plug in.

Bedrooms are a little less limiting, with three outlets total, he added.

Another insightful tip from Gershoff: Take advantage of smoke stops, he said.

It’s also a great way to break up the journey when traveling the whole route.

Otherwise, the journey is the perfect opportunity to advantage of the time.

But, of course, you’re able to also just enjoy the view.

The scenery out the window is more than enough to capture the attention of any traveler, Reisig said.

The arrival and departure in St Louis is easily the best part of the north-south corridor, he said.

Magliari notes that the Texas Eagle is also a great way to explore President Bill Clintons legacy in Arkansas.

The train stops daily in Hope, where thebirthplace homeof “The Man from Hope” is located.

A couple stops north in Little Rock, theWilliam J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museumis near the station.