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Hi all, I'm in the process of accumulating enough points to take the train from CLE (well, cash to CLE then points from TOL) to West Coast and fly back... or vice versa :) Sleeper of course..! From what I've read on this forum, seems the CZ going west, then the CS up to Portland or Seattle...

We would like to book a reward trip that is mostly in one zone, whereas we live in a neighboring zone. Hate to use a 2-zone award, can we pay for the small part in one zone (under $20 per person) and book 5000 seats for the rest of the trip (or visa versa coming home)?

Thanks to the Amtrak MC and also the Chase/Continental promotions, I'll have enough points for some trip planning :) Which brings me to some questions, thanks in advance for answers! ~ When booking a one-zone (Northeast) award that involves 2 trains and possibly a bus, both passengers are...

Is Hammond, IN a 'flag' stop or something? Of course it's hard to see what's going on when sitting in the back of the train, but both the CL and the LSL have sometimes stopped at the Hammond, IN station. I read somewhere that the Wolverine is the only train that is officially recognized to make...

I notice there are 2 Milwaukee Stations... one at the airport and one downtown. I assume that it would be best to take a shuttle from Amtrak to the airport in order to rent a car, but perhaps someone has a different suggestion? Thanks in advance :)

I am totally unfamiliar with NY, etc. I noticed that there are a variety of possible stations around Brooklyn, which is where we will be staying (specifically by Prospect Park). Which station would be best as far as taking a cab to the hotel? One in NY, or perhaps in NJ? Thanks for your...

May 9, 2009 as shown at National Train Day website Does anyone remember when more specific information was publicized last year?

All, Got lucky on my last trip to Chicago, leaving as an ice storm was hitting Albany area; trains in subsequent days were hours late. I seem to recall, also, another major weather problem affecting the LSL. Seems I don't hear (or maybe pay attention to) weather problems that could cause...

Hi all, Was just wondering what affect, if any, freezing rain/icy conditions could have on tonight's LakeShore Limited. Seems Albany and Boston are both eligible to get that type of weather later on... I assume that trains plow through snow, but what if icy rails?

Apologies in advance if this has been answered before, I was unsuccessful in searching for the topic if it has! Am curious as to why the LSL now has an additional route number (adding a 4 to the regular route number) -- I assume it's the same train! Yet I can reserve a seat on either one, as...

We're flying to San Diego for an event in Coronado. Hence, might be staying in Coronado and taking the Ferry or Water Taxi when visiting San Diego. I'm wondering if anyone knows how close the San Diego station is to the Ferry or Water Taxi point as we are definitely wanting to take a short trip...

I am posting this not necessarily because of the train ride since overall it's pretty short and was rather uneventful, but I hope that others wanting to spend a few days in Chicago can benefit from some of the information! Headed out to CHI on the Lake Shore Limited from ELY. Had actually...

Could someone quickly refresh my memory as to what trains combine into the LSL going to CHI? I think it will be easier for me to find out from Julie if the LSL will be departing ELY close to the scheduled time if I also checked on the other train(s). I hate to get up in the middle of the night...

The phone number I have (216-696-5115) leads to a recorded message only. Does anyone have a number that reaches a person? Thanks!

How long of a wait is it to pick up checked baggage in CHI (LSL train)? Also, has anyone checked baggage 'up to a day early' in CLE?

I happened to see an Amtrak train Monday morning, about 8:10am, eastbound on the tracks in Elkhart, IN. Became curious because I have ridden on this route before and know that the train schedule doesn't show a train in this area during that time. Do these unscheduled sightings happen...

Thanks to our first ride on National Train Day, we're in the process of making reservations again :) [i wonder how many others will ride again, every person in our group from that day wants to experience Amtrak again, so National Train Day worked for us!] Our closest station ELY doesn't check...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't tickets 100% refundable (meaning, money back, not credit) if reservations are cancelled before tickets have been printed/issued? Our station has no ticket machines, which means that the tickets are printed and mailed out, so we kind of have no control on when...