Indiana ends negotiations with Amtrak alternative for Indianapolis-Chicago route

Wingfield did not comment as to why negotiations were terminated.

But he said the state is looking at its options to continue the service after the Jan. 31 expiration date on INDOT's contracts with Amtrak and the communities along the route.

"INDOT is requesting pricing from Amtrak to continue as operator after January 31, minus certain elements of the existing service that Amtrak is providing, such as rolling stock, onboard services and marketing," Wingfield said.

Amtrak is working with the state, but the clock is ticking, spokesman Marc Magliari said.

"Amtrak submitted a contract renewal in April for the current service model and has offered to work with the state on other viable models used in other states," he said.