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Racing Toward Rail Progress: All Aboard Ohio's Second Race to Chicago

All Aboard Ohio joins the Race to Chicago, with teams from Cleveland and Cincinnati traveling by rail to meet national transit leaders and explore high-speed rail opportunities. Follow the journey as we advocate for modern, connected infrastructure across Ohio.

All Aboard Ohio joins the Race to Chicago, with teams from Cleveland and Cincinnati traveling by rail to meet national transit leaders and explore high-speed rail opportunities. Follow the journey as we advocate for modern, connected infrastructure across Ohio.

August 9, 2025

Ben Paulus

This weekend, All Aboard Ohio is hitting the rails in a spirited journey to the Windy City—with teams departing from both Cleveland and Cincinnati in a friendly “Race to Chicago.” But this isn’t just about speed—it’s about strategy, collaboration, and the future of passenger rail in Ohio.


Once in Chicago, participants will tour key transit facilities and meet with national leaders from the High Speed Rail Alliance, the Rail Passengers Association, and the Environmental Law & Policy Center. These conversations will focus on advancing rail, strengthening regional connectivity, and building the kind of modern infrastructure Ohioans deserve.


Why It Matters

Ohio is at a crossroads. With renewed federal investment and growing public support, the time is now to reimagine how we move—connecting our cities with fast, frequent, and sustainable rail service. This trip is more than a visit; it’s a statement of intent.


All Aboard Ohio is proud to represent our state in this moment of momentum. Whether you're cheering from home or riding along, stay tuned for updates as we bring back ideas, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to making Ohio a leader in passenger rail.


You can follow the trip on social media at @allaboardohio


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Ben Paulus

Ben Paulus is a communications strategist at All Aboard Ohio with professional experience in city development

Our Mission

We advocate for better transit and passenger rail throughout the Midwest. Your support helps us.

The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC) has secured a $1.84 million federal CRISI grant to launch Invest Midwest, a comprehensive passenger rail planning initiative. However, Ohio remains excluded from this regional network development after state legislators removed a $25,000 membership appropriation from the 2026-2027 budget, leaving the state without a seat at the table as neighboring states map out the future of Midwest transit.

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ABOUT ALL ABOARD OHIO
All Aboard Ohio is a non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to promoting improved public transportation and passenger rail service throughout the state. 

Founded in 1973 and incorporated as a registered 501c-3 in 1987, All Aboard Ohio has spent more than 50 years advocating, educating, and working towards our goal of a connected Midwest

All Aboard Ohio is a 501c-3 nonprofit with over 50 years of advocacy work, advocating for improved public transportation and passenger rail service in the Midwest

©2025 by All Aboard Ohio

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3136 Kingsdale Center, 


#112 Columbus, OH 43221

Federal Tax ID: 31-1066182

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All Aboard Ohio is a 501c-3 nonprofit with over 50 years of advocacy work, advocating for improved public transportation and passenger rail service in the Midwest

©2025 by All Aboard Ohio

Get in Touch

Contact us form

info@allaboardohio.org

3136 Kingsdale Center, 


#112 Columbus, OH 43221

Federal Tax ID: 31-1066182

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