River Route: Twin Cities to Chicago
High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Mississippi River route has been designated as the best national priority route by the Federal Rail Administration and is the only shovel-ready high-speed route that connects the Twin Cities to Chicago. Upgrades and improvements to existing rail lines will results in a reduced travel time by more than two hours between the two metropolitan areas. Ridership numbers from the Empire Builder demonstrate a great need and opportunity for a high-speed travel option along this route.
Download a larger PDF of the High-Speed Rail Corridor Map
Join Us
Sign up and get the latest information on the MN High-Speed Rail Project.
Join Email List
Like the Minnesota High-Speed Rail Commission on Facebook
Recent News
MnDOT's high-speed rail vision is worth rallying around
MinnPost.com - 12.12.11
High-speed rail route through Winona approved
Winona Daily News - 11.16.11
La Crosse-St. Paul high-speed rail route endorsed
Star Tribune - 11.15.11
Mississippi River route chosen for high-speed train to Chicago
Pioneer Press - 11.15.11
Mississippi River Route Decision Brings High-Speed Rail from Twin Cities to Chicago Closer to Reality
MN High Speed Rail Commission - 11.15.11
Obama officials visit Minnesota to sell president's job act
ECM Publishers - 9.19.11