Hi.. non technical question. I am attending course in July, and one option , to get back home, is to take an Amtrak train from Dodge City to Chicago . Train leaves at midnight on Friday.

My question is.... will I make it to Dodge City(Via Hire Car or Greyhound bus if available) after the course finishes on Friday, bearing in mind Friday traffic etc. I understand it is about a two hour drive from Amarillo to Dodge City but have no idea if Friday -Weekend traffic will cause me any problems (or are there any other issuses which could delay me .

Any feedback appreciated.

Traffic will not be an issue, especially once you start heading north.  Just so you know, Dodge City is about a 4 hour drive from Amarillo (3 hrs 45 mins if all goes well and no stops).  But from the sounds of it you would probably not have any issues with your time frame and taking the train would be a great way to do some quick site seeing (even if it is going by quickly ).  If you were to just rent a car and head north (I can help you with the directions before you leave) you should be there by 7:00-7:30 PM easily...well before the midnight train.

Thanks Trent.

No problem