| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Union Station Chicago Union Station | Start | 15:00:00 |
| 2 | Naperville Amtrak Station Naperville Amtrak Station | 15:34:00 | 15:34:00 |
| 3 | Princeton Amtrak Station Princeton Amtrak Station | 16:44:00 | 16:44:00 |
| 4 | Galesburg Amtrak Station Galesburg Amtrak Station | 17:43:00 | 17:43:00 |
| 5 | Burlington Amtrak Station Burlington Amtrak Station | 18:34:00 | 18:34:00 |
| 6 | Mt. Pleasant Amtrak Station Mt. Pleasant Amtrak Station | 19:06:00 | 19:06:00 |
| 7 | Ottumwa Amtrak Station Ottumwa Amtrak Station | 19:57:00 | 19:57:00 |
| 8 | Osceola Amtrak Station Osceola Amtrak Station | 21:23:00 | 21:23:00 |
| 9 | Creston Amtrak Creston Amtrak | 21:52:00 | 21:55:00 |
| 10 | Omaha Amtrak Station Omaha Amtrak Station | 00:09:00 (+1d) | 00:25:00 (+1d) |
| 11 | Lincoln Amtrak Station Lincoln Amtrak Station | 01:36:00 (+1d) | 01:46:00 (+1d) |
| 12 | Hastings Amtrak Station Hastings Amtrak Station | 03:22:00 (+1d) | 03:22:00 (+1d) |
| 13 | Holdrege Holdrege | 04:11:00 (+1d) | 04:11:00 (+1d) |
| 14 | Mccook Amtrak Station Mccook Amtrak Station | 05:22:00 (+1d) | 05:22:00 (+1d) |
| 15 | Fort Morgan Amtrak Station Fort Morgan Amtrak Station | 07:46:00 (+1d) | 07:46:00 (+1d) |
| 16 | Denver Denver | 09:56:00 (+1d) | 10:46:00 (+1d) |
| 17 | Winter Park/Fraser Winter Park | 12:48:00 (+1d) | 12:53:00 (+1d) |
| 18 | Granby Amtrak Station Granby Amtrak Station | 13:22:00 (+1d) | 13:22:00 (+1d) |
| 19 | Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs | 16:36:00 (+1d) | 16:43:00 (+1d) |
| 20 | Grand Junction Amtrak Station Grand Junction Amtrak Station | 18:30:00 (+1d) | 18:43:00 (+1d) |
| 21 | Green River Amtrak Green River Amtrak | 20:32:00 (+1d) | 20:32:00 (+1d) |
| 22 | Helper Amtrak Station Helper Amtrak Station | 21:53:00 (+1d) | 21:53:00 (+1d) |
| 23 | Provo Amtrak Provo Amtrak | 00:02:00 (+2d) | 00:02:00 (+2d) |
| 24 | Salt Lake City Salt Lake City | 01:15:00 (+2d) | 01:40:00 (+2d) |
| 25 | Elko Amtrak Elko Amtrak | 06:23:00 (+2d) | 06:25:00 (+2d) |
| 26 | Winnemucca Amtrak Winnemucca Amtrak | 09:01:00 (+2d) | 09:01:00 (+2d) |
| 27 | Reno Reno | 12:13:00 (+2d) | 12:24:00 (+2d) |
| 28 | Truckee Amtrak Station Truckee Amtrak Station | 13:33:00 (+2d) | 13:33:00 (+2d) |
| 29 | Colfax Amtrak Station Colfax Amtrak Station | 15:50:00 (+2d) | 15:50:00 (+2d) |
| 30 | Roseville Amtrak Roseville Amtrak | 17:14:00 (+2d) | 17:14:00 (+2d) |
| 31 | Sacramento Sacramento | 18:05:00 (+2d) | 18:05:00 (+2d) |
| 32 | Davis Davis | 18:31:00 (+2d) | 18:31:00 (+2d) |
| 33 | Martinez Martinez | 19:13:00 (+2d) | 19:13:00 (+2d) |
| 34 | Richmond Richmond | 19:47:00 (+2d) | 19:47:00 (+2d) |
| 35 | Emeryville Emeryville | 19:57:00 (+2d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official United States railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
California Zephyr (Train No. 96) is a express train operated by Amtrak. It runs between Chicago Union Station and Emeryville.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 35 stops with a total journey time of approximately 52h 57m.
Book California Zephyr tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Book California Zephyr tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit AmtrakCalifornia Zephyr departs at 15:00:00 and arrives at the final destination at 19:57:00 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 52h 57m. Always verify current timings with Amtrak before travelling.
Ticket prices for California Zephyr vary by class and availability. Book at https://www.amtrak.com or visit the Amtrak website for current fares.
Book California Zephyr tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
California Zephyr makes 35 stops. The route starts at Chicago Union Station and ends at Emeryville. Major intermediate stops include Naperville Amtrak Station, Princeton Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Burlington Amtrak Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Amtrak website or app before booking.