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Amtrak usually won't let you do this because it's considered an exchange ticket, and the room has to be released back into inventory in order for them to price the ticket from Lamy, but then you'll be charged the highest bucket. I would suggest you ask for a Supervisor, but Amtrak has no...

WHELP :(

I have a trip booked on the Southwest Chief in March 2021, from Chicago to Flagstaff. Now that Traditional Dining is suspended until May 21, should I consider traveling later? I booked three roomettes for my family, $1800+ one way. I feel like it would be more worth it to wait, it just doesn't...

The buy your own points thing is always a scam unless you just need extra points to top off a purchase (you're 1,000 or 2,000 points short). Just calculate the amount of points it costs by 2.7 Cents, then compare that to the purchase price with the deal. Even with the 40% bonus, it costs a bit...

I called Amtrak and the agent said they are extending it to May 21 :( They could at least serve some new items on the menu.

It's a revenue issue (Since It's available on the Auto Train). They didn't put Flexible Dining on their new tri-weekly timetables which makes me think they expect the tri-Weekly service to last longer...

I travel with a family and the last time we rode the California Zephyr we dumped about $2500 on it. I feel like I should just give the Chief a try. The $200 is in a voucher anyway, so it would just sit there.

I'm either going to take the Southwest Chief to Flagstaff and fly home from Salt Lake (Have to use Airline credit) or ride the California Zephyr to Salt Lake and fly home from Flagstaff. The Chief is about $200 more expensive, but I've only taken it from Chicago to Kansas City. I've already...

I'm just curious on how the Arrow system works? Anyone have any experience or pictures?

Train departs Chicago at 8 PM and arrives at 10:30 PM, so they wouldn't have to do beds.

I'm thinking about booking a Bedroom Suite on the City of New Orleans from Chicago to Champaign. Since I have two adults and two children and the Roomette is only $20 less, I think it is worth it? Although, I'm worried the attendant and conductors will be annoyed at me for taking up availability...

Yes, I'm looking at the Illini/Saluki trains from Carbondale.

They're only selling tickets on 421 for sleeper, so basically there's no 21 sleeper.

Has anyone rode Business Class on the Illinois Service trains recently? Other than the better seat, AGR Points, and lounge access in Chicago are there any other benefits? Do you still get free drinks? Is it worth a $65 Upgrade for 4 people? Since they are capping sales at 50% I would assume...

As mentioned, I would also highly recommend signing up for Amtrak Guest Rewards! I've been able to earn hundreds of dollars worth of free trips. Also, If you enjoy your experience I would also recommend applying for the Amtrak Credit Card which has a very generous Welcome offer and is an easy...