- Sleeper trains
- Stops
- Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Union Station by sleeper train
Most Zephyr trips start or end here, and the city's architecture, lake views and museums justify building in time either side.
Why stop off
Reasons to get off here
- Chicago Architecture River Cruise and lake or river boat tours
- Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park
- Hub for eight Amtrak long-distance routes, so a natural place to break a cross-country trip
- The Zephyr runs daily, so a stopover here costs you just one day
- Willis Tower (Skydeck Chicago) is next to Union Station
- Hilton Garden Inn, Canopy by Hilton and JW Marriott are under a 10-minute walk
- Seasonal water taxi stop to the Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile
- Amtrak long-distance trains incl. Empire Builder, Southwest Chief, Lake Shore Limited and Texas Eagle
- Metra commuter lines; nearest 'L' station is Quincy
- Amtrak Thruway, Greyhound and Megabus coaches
Sleeper trains calling here
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Zephyr | Chicago → Emeryville (San Francisco Bay) | Day 1 · depart about 14:00 | Daily |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Questions
Chicago Union Station, answered
California Zephyr.
Times in both directions are below.
Most Zephyr trips start or end here, and the city's architecture, lake views and museums justify building in time either side.
We would allow: two or three days.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.