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We are a family of four, heading out of Naperville, IL on Friday on what appears to be a sold out California Zephyr. In the past we've gotten on in Chicago and have boarded in one of the earlier groups, lining up with those folks that have kids under 12. But with boarding in Naperville, will we...

Traveling out of Denver on the EB CZ in a few weeks. Looks like I'll have most of the day to explore Denver before picking up the train around 7pm (if it's on time). I'd love to store a bag at Union Station starting at probably 10am. Does anyone know if I can check my bag that early with...

I can't seem to create a new topic so I hope you will beg pardon as I add to this one. We are traveling from Grand Junction to Chicago this Friday. Already booked in coach but considering a sleeper, either 2 roomettes or 1 family room (us and our 2 kids). Amsnag notes the lowest bucket for a...

OK, so last question (probably) before our big trip on the CZ next week. You guys have been SO helpful in answering questions!! Bless you! So we have a sleeper cabin (family bedroom) and thus, I believe we are able to go into the Chicago Metropolitan Lounge prior to boarding. So do we...

We're heading Eastbound on the CZ on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, getting on in Grand Junction and traveling to Chicago. I'm sure the train will be QUITE full during this busy holiday season. We have 4 seats in coach for the hubs & I and our 2 kids (ages 7 & 9). A couple of questions -...

We'll be on the California Zephyr from Chicago to Grand Junction in a couple of weeks, so a scheduled 26 hour trip. We're in a sleeper, so with meals included, we'll likely hit the dining car for dinner, breakfast & lunch. Based on this menu...

Thanks to everyone on here for all the wisdom concerning fares, benefits of sleeper rooms, etc. We're heading west on the CZ (Chicago to Grand Junction) for Thanksgiving and figure the train will be pretty full. We booked 4 tickets in coach about a month ago but saw there was still at least...

We're taking the California Zephyr on Friday - a family of 4 with 2 kids under 6. We're in coach, but I believe we have "reserved seating." (Alas, a room was out of our budget.) Does this mean our location is pre-determined or should we plan on arriving extra early to get seats together...

Taking our first trip by Amtrak, so have a lot of questions. Sorry if this is a "dumb one"! No problem with our outbound trip from Chicago - Colorado, since the CZ originates here, so presumably, departure will be on time. But on the way back, we'll be leaving out of Grand Junction, CO. How...

We're heading out from Chicago to Grand Junction, Colorado in late April on the California Zephyr. 27 hours (if we're lucky), in coach, with our 4 & 5 year old boys. I'm wondering if we need to get up to the Sightseer Lounge early in order to grab spots up there. I'm guessing that the...

I am SO glad I found this board...all the information has been sooooo helpful! A couple of questions to all you helpful train veterans. My husband & I are planning on taking the Amtrak (CA Zephyr) out from Chicago to Grand Junction, CO. We have two boys, ages 4 & 5.5. We want the experience...