Amtrak 6
Amtrak · California Zephyr
Live data: Amtraker (amtraker.com)
Route data
Run of 2026-11-09
236 of 2438 miles done (10%)
Run of 2026-11-08
1400 of 2438 miles done (57%)
Cause of the delay (Amtrak)
- · Older notice, may no longer applyDelay Notification: As of 3:51 PM MT Train 6 is currently operating approximately 30 minutes late east of Glenwood Springs (GSC) due to an ongoing mechanical issue. An additional delay is expected in Denver where our mechanical team will further assess the issue and work toward a resolution.
Usually
Last 4 weeks
- Departs
- 8:25 AM
- Arrives
- 2:39 PM+2
- Journey time
- 52 hr 14 min
- 35 stops
- Runs
- Every day
Delay trend
- 3:57 PM33 min lateFraser-Winter Park · Estimated
- 4:09 PM52 min lateFraser-Winter Park · Estimated
- 4:24 PM53 min lateDenver · Estimated
- 4:57 PM4 min lateDenver · Estimated
- 5:18 PM7 min lateDenver · Estimated
- 5:48 PM10 min lateDenver · Estimated
- 6:09 PM13 min lateDenver · Estimated
- 6:45 PM4 min lateDenver · 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 6 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 6 from Emeryville to Chicago Union on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.
| Stop | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Emeryville | — | 8:25 AM |
| Richmond | 8:35 AM | 8:35 AM |
| Martinez | 9:07 AM | 9:07 AM |
| Davis | 9:48 AM | 9:48 AM |
| Sacramento | 10:12 AM | 10:23 AM |
| Roseville | 10:51 AM | 10:51 AM |
| Colfax | 11:39 AM | 11:39 AM |
| Truckee | 2:01 PM | 2:01 PM |
| Reno | 3:27 PM | 3:37 PM |
| Winnemucca | 6:26 PM | 6:26 PM |
| Elko | 8:42 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Salt Lake City | 2:55 AM | 3:20 AM |
| Provo | 4:18 AM | 4:18 AM |
| Helper | 6:22 AM | 6:22 AM |
| Green River | 7:44 AM | 7:44 AM |
| Grand Junction | 9:41 AM | 9:53 AM |
| Glenwood Springs | 11:36 AM | 11:42 AM |
| Granby | 2:54 PM | 2:54 PM |
| Fraser-Winter Park | 3:28 PM | 3:28 PM |
| Denver | 6:27 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Fort Morgan | 8:17 PM | 8:17 PM |
| McCook | 11:43 PM | 11:43 PM |
| Holdrege | 12:48 AM | 12:48 AM |
| Hastings | 1:36 AM | 1:36 AM |
| Lincoln | 3:16 AM | 3:27 AM |
| Omaha | 4:54 AM | 5:10 AM |
| Creston | 6:58 AM | 7:01 AM |
| Osceola | 7:38 AM | 7:38 AM |
| Ottumwa | 9:07 AM | 9:07 AM |
| Mount Pleasant | 9:55 AM | 9:55 AM |
| Burlington | 10:28 AM | 10:28 AM |
| Galesburg | 11:38 AM | 11:38 AM |
| Princeton | 12:28 PM | 12:28 PM |
| Naperville | 1:44 PM | 1:44 PM |
| Chicago Union | 2:39 PM | — |
Amtrak 6: the last 4 weeks
Observed arrivals from Oct 11 to Nov 9: 30 runs on 30 days, 921 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.
- On time
- 37%
- Average delay
- 23.9 min
- Worst delay
- 3 hr 6 min
- on Nov 2
- Stops
- 35
- Days observed
- 30
- Runs observed
- 30
Frequently asked questions
What time does Amtrak 6 depart?
Amtrak 6 usually departs Emeryville at 8:25 AM. Actual times may vary.
How many stops does Amtrak 6 make?
Amtrak 6 makes 35 stops between Emeryville and Chicago Union.
Is Amtrak 6 on time?
From October 11, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 6 arrived on time or early 37% of the time over 921 recorded arrivals on 30 days. It ran 23.9 min late on average. Its worst delay was 3 hr 6 min, on November 2, 2026.
Emeryville → Chicago Union
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