Motion Sickness on Amtrak???

Question

I am traveling from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago (around two hours time period) with my dad soon. I do not usually get motion sickness in cars hardly ever, but i hate nausea and have a horrible fear of vomiting, so I need to know if going on an Amtrak train for a couple of hours could give me motion sickness. Please help!!!

Answer 1

I always say I get seasick in the bathtub, but I've never had a problem with motion sickness on a train.   I've tried a number of things depending on how we're traveling and what we're doing.  Here's our page on motion sickness.... http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-...  you can see some of the options.

Read what the  US Center for Disease Control has to say here:  http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh6...

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Answer 2

just bring ginger, whatever happened just bring ginger!

Answer 3

The ride on a train is usually smooth, and you should not experience motion sickness.  That being said, there's always a chance of it creeping up on you.  Ginger tea, candies, chews, ginger ale, all are great at settling your stomach.  Try to grab a seat where you can see forward.  Try seating towards the front of the train, as the ride will be smoother the closer you are to the engine.  

If you start to feel dizzy or queasy,  focus on distant objects or keep eyes closed instead of reading or looking at something inside the vehicle; minimize head movement; and, if necessary, lie on your back.

Best of luck with it.

Answer 4

I took the train from Florida to Virginia and it was very smooth. Don't worry, you will be fine. Take a dramamine tablet if you are that nervous about getting sick.  

Answer 5

To prevent motion sickness on planes, trains, busses etc. One asperin before the trip works for me.