I would take a 5-hour train from NYC to Chicago over flying, because of the extra comfort and because getting to/from the airport on either end is a hassle. Ho

I would take a 5-hour train from NYC to Chicago over flying, because of the extra comfort and because getting to/from the airport on either end is a hassle. However, modern high-speed rail lines are capable of 350 km/h top speeds, and there are lines that average 300 km/h, with stops included (e.g., Beijing-Nanjing).