Amtrak 5
Amtrak · California Zephyr
Live data: Amtraker (amtraker.com)
Route data
Run of 2026-11-09
279 of 2438 miles done (11%)
Run of 2026-11-08
1311 of 2438 miles done (54%)
Usually
Last 4 weeks
- Departs
- 2:00 PM
- Arrives
- 4:57 PM+2
- Journey time
- 52 hr 57 min
- 35 stops
- Runs
- Every day
Delay trend
- 5:24 PM8 min lateBurlington · Estimated
- 5:42 PM4 min lateBurlington · Estimated
- 5:45 PM6 min lateMount Pleasant · Estimated
- 5:57 PM4 min lateMount Pleasant · Estimated
- 6:12 PM7 min lateMount Pleasant · Estimated
- 6:18 PM7 min lateOttumwa · Estimated
- 6:57 PMOn timeOttumwa · Estimated
- 7:09 PM5 min earlyOsceola · Estimated
Live data: Amtraker (amtraker.com)
Average daily delay over the last 30 days
Recorded runs include all runs with arrival records. Runs with measurements have at least one known delay. On-time rates and delays use individual arrival observations with known delay.
Runs with delay measurements: 32
Amtrak 5 is an Amtrak California Zephyr train. See all California Zephyr trains. See how often California Zephyr runs on time.
Typical schedule
Stops and times for Amtrak 5 from Chicago Union to Emeryville on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.
| Stop | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Union | — | 2:00 PM |
| Naperville | 2:34 PM | 2:34 PM |
| Princeton | 3:44 PM | 3:44 PM |
| Galesburg | 4:43 PM | 4:43 PM |
| Burlington | 5:34 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Mount Pleasant | 6:06 PM | 6:06 PM |
| Ottumwa | 6:57 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Osceola | 8:23 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Creston | 8:52 PM | 8:55 PM |
| Omaha | 11:09 PM | 11:25 PM |
| Lincoln | 12:36 AM | 12:46 AM |
| Hastings | 2:22 AM | 2:22 AM |
| Holdrege | 3:11 AM | 3:11 AM |
| McCook | 4:22 AM | 4:22 AM |
| Fort Morgan | 5:46 AM | 5:46 AM |
| Denver | 7:56 AM | 8:46 AM |
| Fraser-Winter Park | 10:48 AM | 10:53 AM |
| Granby | 11:22 AM | 11:22 AM |
| Glenwood Springs | 2:36 PM | 2:43 PM |
| Grand Junction | 4:30 PM | 4:43 PM |
| Green River | 6:32 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Helper | 7:53 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Provo | 10:02 PM | 10:02 PM |
| Salt Lake City | 11:15 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Elko | 3:23 AM | 3:25 AM |
| Winnemucca | 6:01 AM | 6:01 AM |
| Reno | 9:13 AM | 9:24 AM |
| Truckee | 10:33 AM | 10:33 AM |
| Colfax | 12:50 PM | 12:50 PM |
| Roseville | 2:14 PM | 2:14 PM |
| Sacramento | 3:05 PM | 3:05 PM |
| Davis | 3:31 PM | 3:31 PM |
| Martinez | 4:13 PM | 4:13 PM |
| Richmond | 4:47 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Emeryville | 4:57 PM | — |
Amtrak 5: the last 4 weeks
Observed arrivals from Oct 11 to Nov 9: 30 runs on 30 days, 912 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.
- On time
- 44%
- Average delay
- 17.8 min
- Worst delay
- 4 hr 21 min
- on Nov 1
- Stops
- 35
- Days observed
- 30
- Runs observed
- 30
Frequently asked questions
What time does Amtrak 5 depart?
Amtrak 5 usually departs Chicago Union at 2:00 PM. Actual times may vary.
How many stops does Amtrak 5 make?
Amtrak 5 makes 35 stops between Chicago Union and Emeryville.
Is Amtrak 5 on time?
From October 11, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 5 arrived on time or early 44% of the time over 912 recorded arrivals on 30 days. It ran 17.8 min late on average. Its worst delay was 4 hr 21 min, on November 1, 2026.
Chicago Union → Emeryville
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