In its first month of operation, the Amtrak Borealis trains between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago are impressing Amtrak and state officers.Amtrak says over 18,500 passengers used the Borealis service in its first month, a mean of about 300 passengers aboard the east- and westbound trains in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.Amtrak State Supported Service Vice President Ray Lang says Amtrak and the state companions “all the time believed the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago hall was an important one with large alternative.”Lang says the ridership numbers affirm their perception. He expects ridership to proceed to develop into the height summer season journey season.However Lang says there are a number of school and college markets alongside the route. And he believes the road will solely develop as college students and workers journey in higher numbers this fall when college begins once more. And with tickets as little as $41 for most of the people — and even higher offers for college students and seniors — there’s a number of curiosity.attachment-BorealisMap–AmtrakAmtrak Borealis Route and Stations. (MAP: Amtrak)Minnesota Division of Transportation Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger says the primary month ridership “clearly demonstrates the necessity for this route.” She says MnDOT is optimistic numbers will stay sturdy.Borealis leaves St. Paul eastbound mid-day, and from Chicago west-bound late morning.The trains supply Coach and Enterprise Class, a restaurant automobile, reclining seats with extra legroom, no center seats and free Wi-Fi.LET’S GO: The most well-liked historic websites in America