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Comment by Bob Kastigar on November 13, 2010 at 1:04pm

Just starting Nov. 8 2010 - the Hiawatha Service between Chicago and Milwaukee. Six trains daily, 7th Mon-Sat.

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=AM_Route_C&pagena...

But NO CARRY ON BIKES, like the Illinois Service Routes, http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=AM_Route_C&pagena...

All of these train routes are subsidized by the state of Illinois - why can't they all accommodate carry-on bikes?

Comment by payton on October 17, 2010 at 11:43am

Or Van Galder bus all the way, every hour from O'Hare to Milwaukee. Metra to Kenosha, then a ride to Milwaukee isn't bad.

Comment by envane (69 furlongs) on October 4, 2010 at 5:48pm

You can carry-on a bike on the Metra to Kenosha, then on the Van Galder bus to Milwaukee.

Comment by Cameron 7.5 mi on October 4, 2010 at 5:09pm

As of now bicycles on the train to Milwaukee must be boxed and checked.

Comment by Bob Kastigar on October 4, 2010 at 4:59pm

Are there trains going to or from Milwaukee that accept carry-on bicycles now?

Comment by Barry Niel Stuart on October 4, 2010 at 4:03pm

As a member of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, I can get behind a well-thought-out train design that allows bicycles. Moreover, Milwaukee's Intermodal Station is getting a redo of the train shed to allow disabled and biking passengers to board the trains with more ease. The Americans with Disabilities Act also helps bikers.

Comment by Cameron 7.5 mi on September 16, 2010 at 2:30pm

Looking at the car sets that have been designed for other mid-west high speed train lines, carry-on bicycle service may actually improve.

http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.Iml?Article=209651

Comment by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on September 16, 2010 at 12:39pm

High speed rail means less people driving and flying which is better for our environment. For people with family in St. Louis or who go for work this is a good thing.

Comment by Bob Kastigar on September 16, 2010 at 12:28pm

Comment by Cameron Puetz on August 6, 2010 at 11:43am
" The motor coach substitution may mean no bikes for that segment of track, so double check before planning a trip. While it sucks that a good service will be shut down for a while, it’s nice to see a serious commitment to high speed rail. "

Yes, but will the high-speed rail accommodate carry-on bicycles? It's doubtful.

As a slow-moving cyclist, I'm not at all impressed or support high-speed rail. The present rate is fast enough, it's paid for, and doesn't require a huge investment.

Would you want to encourage highways for high-speed automobile traffic as well?

Comment by BalloonBiker on September 16, 2010 at 10:32am

Just saw this on the crazy guy forum and thought it's kind of neat...though a little heavy: http://cgi.ebay.com/B-RV-Bicycle-Cargo-Flatbed-Trailer-Camper-/2506...

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