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Am flying from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in two weeks to catch the Southwest Chief back to Illinois. Someone suggested I might want to fly to Burbank instead of LAX as the the transfer to Union Station would be quicker and more convenient from Burbank? Any thoughts? Thank

Southwest Chief. Is this a good location or are all bedrooms the same. Thanks

I am about ready to tear my hair out about by the imcompetence of some at the AGR center. I made 4 separate calls and received 4 different answers. I want to travel from LAX to Chicago in October. It requires two zones. I have enough points for one bedroom-one zone. No problem so far. The...

What are the advatanges/disadvantages of each? Will be traveling alone and am looking for comfort? Thank you

I am planning on taking Amtrak from San Franciso to Chicago. I will be flying to San Fran from Vegas. I will need to stay overnight in San Fran and am looking for opinions on which San Fran station I should plan to depart from that is convenient for my hotel stay and easily accessible from my...

I am flying in into Sacrament for a CZ trip on March 20th. What are some hotels in the area that are reasonable and will give me quick access to the Amtrak Station in Sac. Any other pertinent local information that might be helpful would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

I have a deluxe sleeper on the SWC from LAX to CHI. in October Was planning on traveling alone but now my wife is able to travel with me. What do I need to purchase for her ticket wise, and if she shares my sleeper, how do we handle her meals? My meals are included with the sleeper. Thanks Tony

Was wondering if any of you have had experiences (good or bad) with the SCA or other crew members on East Bound SWC trains. Am leaving from Los Angeles and going to Chicago. Thank you

My train departs at 6:15 PM. I have a sleeper and there my meals are included. Will I get a meal on departure day or should a pig out before I board? I will be boarding in Los Angeles. Thank you.

I am putting the final touches on a trip on the CZ boarding at Sacramento and going to Chicago. I will be flying to Sacramento from Vegas and arriving the night before my 11:09 AM departure. I would like some advice from someone in the area that can recommend a decent hotel to stay at the...

I am trying to schedule a trip on the CZ to Chicago. I noticed that the train departs at 11:09 AM. If I catch a flight from Vegas to Sacramento that arrives at 8:15 AM, will I have time to make it to the train station and board my plain?? Thanks

After a week in Vegas I want to catch the CZ back to Illinois. I hear the route is very beautiful and it is a great trip. My trip is next March but I want to get my ticket now so I can get a sleeper. My question is: Where should I fly to from Vegas to catch the CZ with the least amount of...

Taking the SWC in October from LAX to CHI. Have Bedroom E In Car 0430. First of all I don't know what the numbers mean, and second is this a decent sleeper? Is it at the front of the train or located further back. Thanks Tony

If I was going to fly from Las Vegas to Catch the CZ, where is the best place to fly into so as to not have to do a lot of ground transferring?

I see there are about 5 San Fran Amtrak Stations. Which on is the biggest/best to depart from for a trip to the Midwest. Thank you Tony

I know it is early but what the heck. Is anyone taking this same train? Departing Los Angeles at 3:15 PM on Monday October 17th. . I will be returning home after a week in Vegas. I decided to take the train back home instead of flying. I have a Super Liner Bedroom. This will be my first...

My trip begins in Los Angeles and I think I know the answer to this question but want to make sure. I have a three hour wait in LAX before my train departs. Are the gift and goody shops at Union Station where I can stock up on snacks and junk food to take on board with me? Thanks

In October I am taking the SWC from Los Angeles to Chicago. I have a sleeper car (not a roomette.) I plan to take my own refreshment but will need ice. Do the supply ice for someone in a sleeper and if so, do they provide any kind of an ice bucket to transport and keep it in? Thank you

Was wondering what the Condition of the SWC (#4) cars are. Especially the large Bedrooms. Are they updated or need updating? Thanks

Can someone recommend a GOOD AAR scanner that I can purchase for my upcoming trip Eastbound From LAX to Chicago on the SWC? Not looking for something cheap but good quality. Thank you Tony