Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad,
Num 17
The California Zephyr
(Westbound)
The California Zephyr
(Westbound)
Streamliner
Chicago IL to Denver CO
1,034 miles. 17 hrs 50 min.
Through Service
from: New York via PRR, B&O and NYC
Amenities ...
Sleeper Cars available. Dining Car.Launched on March 20, 1949, jointly operated by Burlington, Denver & Rio Grande Western, and Western Pacific. One sleeper was owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad, and operated as a trans-continental sleeper. Last run was March 22, 1970. This stainless steel streamliner included a Vista dome observation car, Standard sleeping cars, Vista-Dome Buffet-Lounge Car, Dining Car, and Vista-Dome Reclinign Chair Coaches.
| Arrives | Connecting Cities | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| - - - | Chicago IL• | 3:30 PM C |
| 4:06 PM C | Aurora IL• | 4:06 PM C |
| 4:40 PM C | Mendota IL• | 4:40 PM C |
| 5:16 PM C | Kewanee IL | 5:16 PM C |
| 5:45 PM C | Burlington Depot Galesburg IL• |
5:50 PM C |
| 6:35 PM C | Burlington IA• | 6:35 PM C |
| 7:46 PM C | Ottumwa IA• | 7:48 PM C |
| 9:42 PM C | Creston IA• | 9:45 PM C |
| 10:30 PM C | Red Oak IA• | 10:30 PM C |
| 11:45 AM C | Burlington Station Omaha NE• |
11:55 PM C |
| 12:59 AM C | Lincoln NE• | 1:14 AM C |
| 2:45 AM C | Hastings NE• | 2:48 AM C |
| 4:45 AM C | McCook NE | 4:50 AM C |
| 8:20 AM M | Denver CO• |
