When it comes to the Midwest, enjoying your time here is often season-dependent. But what’s not up for debate are the region’s 2 most beautiful cities. No offense to Nebraska and Iowa, but you guys have some work to do… If a genie granted you 2 guesses, chances are you’d pick Chicago as one of them. The other? It’s a vibrant capital split between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona — and it’s a foodie’s dream. Who would ever turn down endless helpings of cheese? Not us… Amtrak may be the most reliable name for U.S. train travel, but there’s long been one glaring omission on its route map. That’s set to change with Amtrak’s latest announcement that these 2 gorgeous Midwest cities will now be directly connected, saving travelers from TSA headaches, annoying rail transfers, and a longer-than-necessary road trip with Chicago’s snail-paced traffic. Introducing Amtrak’s Most Exciting New Route In Years Flight routes come in hot and heavy, but train routes, especially stateside? Not so much. Despite train travel making an LL Cool J-sized comeback, America’s …

