The Amtrak California Zephyr is a 2,438-mile journey that includes stops in Salt Lake City, Denver, and Omaha and offers passengers breathtaking scenery.

In 1985, Amtrak moved all remaining trains to a nearby cinder-block facility. Passenger service at Kansas City Union Station was over. That was until the beginning of the 21st century.

Here are some of the best trips you can take from Chicago’s Union Station — from a short ride across the state to a multi-day cross-country trek.

Amtrak's Borealis tops 205,800 guests in its first full year of service. Also, Amtrak Virginia sets another ridership record in April; Zephyr Rail is selected by the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis ...

All aboard! The California Zephyr just turned 75, and the Chicago-to-San Francisco Amtrak train — known for its breathtaking scenery — is still chugging along.

Starting Thursday, all 14 of Amtrak's long-distance trains will be suspended due to an impending rail worker strike.

What it’s really like to travel cross-country by rail. Mi wrote and illustrated this comic after spending three and a half days aboard two Amtrak trains. This summer, I was determined to take a ...

Amtrak's California Zephyr, which goes from San Franciso to Chicago, already makes several stops in southern Iowa including Osceola, about 45 miles south of Des Moines.

Amtrak’s California Zephyr, considered by many rail enthusiasts to be among the most scenic long-distance train routes in the United States, operates between Chicago and Emeryville, Calif., near ...

Amtrak said its California Zephyr train 6 derailment northeast Denver Keenesburg Colorado; making contact with truck obstructing tracks. Passenger cars stay upright.

This new Amtrak route, which aims to link the Empire Builder, California Zephyr, and the Southwest Chief, has the potential to become a vital lifeline for residents and visitors in the region. Let ...

Amtrak's long-distance passenger services are preparing to adopt modern railcars with amenities tailored to the 21st-century traveler.