I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.

Source: Business Insider

The author took Amtrak's California Zephyr train from Chicago to Emeryville, California. Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI spent 53 hours on the California Zephyr, an overnight Amtrak train, in February 2025. The California Zephyr is the longest train ride in the US, traveling between Chicago and Emeryville, California.

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