California Zephyr
Amtrak's daily train between Chicago and Emeryville, across the bay from San Francisco, by way of Denver, Salt Lake City and Reno. The timetable lists 52 hours 57 minutes westbound and 52 hours 14 minutes eastbound.
Dates and tickets
Amtrak
Daily, all year
52 hours 12 minutes to 53 hours
Last checked Nov 12, 2026
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Leaves from Chicago Union Station, Emeryville. Ends at Emeryville (westbound) or Chicago (eastbound).