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- Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha by sleeper train
A night or very early-morning stop, but worth it for railway history and the walkable Old Market district.
Reasons to get off here
- Durham Museum, inside the 1931 Union Pacific station, with 1940s and 1950s train cars
- Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Lauritzen Gardens and Joslyn Art Museum
- Historic home of the Union Pacific Railroad, the 'Gateway to the West'
- Durham Museum is a short walk away
- Embassy Suites Old Market is an 11-minute walk; Hyatt Place Old Market 14 minutes
- The Old Market, Heartland of America Park and Little Italy
- Plan on rideshare or taxi given the night-time train times
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Zephyr | Chicago → Emeryville (San Francisco Bay) | Day 1 · late evening | Daily |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Chicago Union Station
Most Zephyr trips start or end here, and the city's architecture, lake views and museums justify building in time either side.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · California ZephyrDenver Union Station
A restored 1914 station with a hotel inside, and the best place to board for the Zephyr's daylight run over the Rockies.
Stop-off guide →Omaha, answered
California Zephyr.
Times in both directions are below.
A night or very early-morning stop, but worth it for railway history and the walkable Old Market district.
We would allow: one night.
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.