I chose a 20-hour train over a 2-hour flight to avoid airport chaos. See what the experience aboard was really like.

Perks like comfortable seats and spacious bathrooms made my train trip enjoyable. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider The partial government shutdown caused long, hourslong TSA lines at many US airports. To skip the airport chaos, I canceled my 2-hour flight and booked a 20-hour Amtrak. Spacious seats, food on board, and more flexible boarding were among the train's standout perks. It's been a particularly tough month to travel by air. The partial government shutdown, which started on Febr...