 This third round-trip was intended as a Chicago—Springfield route and received funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation.Amtrak decided to continue the train to St. Louis (at its own expense) via Carlinville and Alton because of the difficulty in turning the train in Springfield.Over its 33-year history the "State House" stopped in Joliet, Pontiac, Lincoln, Springfield, Carlinville, Alton and St. Louis.