Are you planning a trip between Chicago and La Plata, Missouri on Amtrak's Southwest Chief? Then this is the one and only route guide for you! "Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to La Plata, Mo" is 213 pages long and explores in great detail the sites that passengers see out their train window passing through Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. Even if you are not planning a train trip, you will want a copy of this book which explores the history of towns along the way.
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