a fast train to chicago; ... the time of travel between new-york and chicago to be reduced by five hours during the world's fair. share full article. march 31, 1893.

“Even though we won’t achieve the world record, they’re just so excited to see Chicago and ride the trains,” she said. In the end, Daniel’s attempt took 10 hours and 52 minutes.

singled out train technology as an achievement of the past with no bearing on the present, ... The impact of the exhibits at the Chicago World's Fair would last long after the gates closed in 1934.

Designed by New York architect Bradford Gilbert, the big Romanesque pile featured a 13-story tower and what was then the world’s largest train shed. The building was demolished in 1974.