Seminole (train)

The Seminole, also known as the Seminole Limited, was a passenger train operated by the Illinois Central Railroad, Central of Georgia Railway, and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad between Chicago, Illinois and Jacksonville, Florida. It operated from 1909 to 1969 and was the first year-round service between the two cities.

Seminole
CG #811, an EMD E8, leads the Seminole into Kankakee, Illinois in 1964.
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleMidwestern United States/Southeastern United States
First serviceNovember 15, 1909
Last serviceJune 3, 1969
SuccessorShawnee
Former operator(s)Illinois Central Railroad
Central of Georgia Railway
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (to 1967)
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (1967-1969)
Route
TerminiChicago, Illinois
Jacksonville, Florida
Distance travelled1,127.9 miles (1,815.2 km)
Average journey time33 hours, 35 minutes, southbound; 22 hours, 15 minutes, northbound (1948)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)9, southbound, 10, northbound
On-board services
Seating arrangementsCoach seating
Sleeping arrangementsSections, compartments and double bedrooms and a drawing room (1955)
Catering facilitiesDining car
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