Is this doable

[ScottC4746]

For my birthday I want to go LAX-EMY via CHI. I would take SWC to CHI spend one night in CHI, my birthday, and then the next day go CHI-EMY. Is that doable?

 

[Old man vagabond]

I don't have your answer, but I'm thinking you must really love Chicago do go all that traveling to spend one day there.

Or, you really love riding the rails and just need a day of rest in between. :giggle:

Hope you get your wish.

 

[ScottC4746]

I don't have your answer, but I'm thinking you must really love Chicago do go all that traveling to spend one day there.

Or, you really love riding the rails and just need a day of rest in between. :giggle:

Hope you get your wish.

My "bucket list" is to ride every Amtrak Route in numerical order from end to end. I do love riding the rails, plus I will miss the connection in CHI.

 

[Ryan]

Sounds doable to me, can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work.

Everything in numbered order sounds like a cool idea.

 

[the_traveler]

If you're paying for it yourself, sure. If it is an AGR reward, no. It would either be a not allowed, you would be charged 2 two-zone awards (if you spend a night in CHI) or you may be forced to connect in GBB and be charged for 3 zones.

 

[greatcats]

Why not? I would spend more than one night in Chicago. Most of the train mileage, in my opinion, is just plain fascinating! Do it!

 

[Swadian Hardcore]

I don't think he's doing it with AGR since he has only 8,338 points.

 

[tomfuller]

Did you check if the fare is less than the USA Rail Pass (15 day)?

Your cheapest lodging in Chicago would be the HI Hostel on Congress.

Are you taking the Coast Starlight back to LA?

If you were riding in coach, I would take a break in Albuquerque on the way and in Denver or Glenwood Springs on the way back.

 

[Swadian Hardcore]

Did you check if the fare is less than the USA Rail Pass (15 day)?

Your cheapest lodging in Chicago would be the HI Hostel on Congress.

Are you taking the Coast Starlight back to LA?

If you were riding in coach, I would take a break in Albuquerque on the way and in Denver or Glenwood Springs on the way back.

It is his personal birthday present, so I think he will try to get a Sleeper.

 

[ScottC4746]

If you're paying for it yourself, sure. If it is an AGR reward, no. It would either be a not allowed, you would be charged 2 two-zone awards (if you spend a night in CHI) or you may be forced to connect in GBB and be charged for 3 zones.

Nope, not enough miles so I am paying for it.

Why not? I would spend more than one night in Chicago. Most of the train mileage, in my opinion, is just plain fascinating! Do it!

Not enough vacation time at work, plus want to spend a few days in San Francisco.

Did you check if the fare is less than the USA Rail Pass (15 day)?

Your cheapest lodging in Chicago would be the HI Hostel on Congress.

Are you taking the Coast Starlight back to LA?

If you were riding in coach, I would take a break in Albuquerque on the way and in Denver or Glenwood Springs on the way back.

No Coast Starlight home. I have airline benifits so I am going to fly home as a nonrev passanger.

 

[ScottC4746]

Did you check if the fare is less than the USA Rail Pass (15 day)?

Your cheapest lodging in Chicago would be the HI Hostel on Congress.

Are you taking the Coast Starlight back to LA?

If you were riding in coach, I would take a break in Albuquerque on the way and in Denver or Glenwood Springs on the way back.

It is his personal birthday present, so I think he will try to get a Sleeper.

Oops missed this one...yes a sleeper, bedroom to be specific.

 

[Swadian Hardcore]

Did you check if the fare is less than the USA Rail Pass (15 day)?

Your cheapest lodging in Chicago would be the HI Hostel on Congress.

Are you taking the Coast Starlight back to LA?

If you were riding in coach, I would take a break in Albuquerque on the way and in Denver or Glenwood Springs on the way back.

It is his personal birthday present, so I think he will try to get a Sleeper.

Oops missed this one...yes a sleeper, bedroom to be specific.