Beijing to Shanghai: 1,318 km in 4 hours 18 minutes, second-class ticket ¥553 (about $77). China Railway timetable, 2025. Amtrak New York to Chicago: about the same 1,270 km, roughly 19-20 hours, coach fares commonly $90-$150. Sources: China Railway published schedule; Amtrak published schedules. Prices approximate, 2025. #China #HighSpeedRail #Travel #CostOfLiving #Train
