I may have to figure out alternate plans to get there, other than flying doing to Columbus and carpooling with KK. Looks like a great location but not that close to accessible airports for me.

I'm looking at either a nine hour drive or flying to some place not that nearby. Looks like Amtrak does sort of go there, if you can get a ride to the place from Hinton, WV which is apparently an hour drive, but is on the Cardinal line that loops from Chicago down to Indianapolis and then back up to NYC. I don't love driving and I hate airports, so I might consider a leisurely train.

That's some nice country scenery too.

Timing's the key there. My wife and I took the train to Texas for some friends' wedding and we ended up going through the Ozarks in the dark, both ways, while we had a beautiful view of the one continuous soy bean field that is southern Illinois.

Oh man that sucks!

Was obvious this was coming but I am still bummed about it.

Looks like I may have to fly and get a car.

DC is a 4.5 to 5 hour drive. It may be easier to get non stop flights to DC and than drive from there.

I am curious about Amtrak but have never done it.

While seating is not guaranteed, unreserved coach seats have most of the features that reserved coach seats have, starting with wide, comfortable reclining seats with ample legroom so you can relax throughout your train ride. You'll also find a fold-down tray, individual reading light and 120v electric outlets right at your seat.

Only a few short-distance trains have unreserved coach seating, where tickets are valid on any train unless restricted by the fare paid.

While reserved coach seating is available on our long distance routes and many trains that travel short / medium distance routes, the train cars are different depending on where a train travels, so some of the amenities are different as well. Accessible seating for passengers with mobility impairments is available on all trains.

Short / medium-distance trains offer reserved coach seating featuring wide, comfortable reclining seats with ample legroom for your comfort. You'll find a fold-down tray, individual reading light and 120v electric outlets right at your seat.

Reserved coach seats on single-level / Viewliner trains and bi-level Superliner trains that travel on long distance route have all these amenities, but let you stretch out even more, with extra legroom, foot rests, leg rests, and even curtains at your seat.

Famous for the bi-level sleeping cars, the Superliner trains also offer coach seats on both levels. While most passengers ride in the upper level for a panoramic view of the passing scenery, the lower level coach seats provide the convenience of well-appointed restrooms within the car.

Advance reservations (by train, not by individual seat) are required. Once you make your reservation, a seat is guaranteed.

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