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Modified service due to extremely low temperatures

January 17, 2025 05:30 PM

 

Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecasted in the Midwest, we have modified our services through January 22nd. We are closely monitoring severe weather conditions across the country, which may lead to additional cancellations or delays. We will promptly inform affected customers if further cancellations or delays occur.

Friday, January 17

Empire Builder (operating between Chicago, IL & Seattle, WA)

  •  Train 7 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA
  •  Train 8 is canceled between Spokane, WA, & Chicago, IL

Empire Builder (operating between Chicago, IL, & Portland, OR)

  • Train 27 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA
  •  Train 28 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA


Saturday, January 18

Empire Builder (operating between Chicago, IL & Seattle, WA)

  •  Train 7 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA
  •  Train 8 is canceled between Spokane, WA, & Chicago, IL

Empire Builder (operating between Chicago, IL, & Portland, OR)

  • Train 27 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA
  •  Train 28 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA

Hiawatha Service (operating between Milwaukee & Chicago)

  • Trains 341 & 339 are canceled.

Borealis Service (operating between Chicago & St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN)

  • Train 1333 is canceled.

 

Sunday, January 19 

Empire Builder (operating between Chicago, IL & Seattle, WA)

  • Train 7 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA
  •  Train 8 is canceled between Spokane, WA, & Chicago, IL

Empire Builder (operating between Chicago, IL, & Portland, OR)

  • Train 27 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA
  •  Train 28 is canceled between Chicago, IL, & Spokane, WA

Hiawatha Service (operating between Milwaukee, WI & Chicago, IL)

  •  Trains 341, 332, 336 & 337 are canceled.

Wolverine Service (operating between Chicago & Pontiac, MI)

  • Trains 352 & 354 are canceled.

Borealis Service (operating between Chicago & St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN)

  • Trains 1340 & 1333 are canceled.

Carl Sandburg (operating between Chicago, IL & Quincy, IL)

  • Trains 381 & 382 are canceled.

 

Monday, January 20

Hiawatha Service (operating between Milwaukee & Chicago)

  • Trains 341, 331, 334, 336, 337 & 330 are canceled.

Borealis Service (operating between Chicago & St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN)

  •  Trains 1340 & 1333 are canceled.

Wolverine Service (operating between Chicago & Pontiac, MI)

  •  Trains 351, 352, 353 & 354

Carl Sandburg (operating between Chicago, IL & Quincy, IL)

  • Trains 381 & 382 are canceled.

 

Tuesday, January 21

Hiawatha Service (operating between Milwaukee & Chicago)

  •  Trains 341, 331, 334, 336, 337 & 330 are canceled.

Borealis Service (operating between Chicago & St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN)

  • Trains 1340 & 1333 are canceled

Wolverine Service (operating between Chicago & Pontiac, MI)

  • Trains 351, 352, 353 & 354 are canceled.

 

Wednesday, January 22

Hiawatha Service (operating between Milwaukee & Chicago)

  • Trains 341 & 339 are canceled.

Wolverine Service (operating between Chicago & Pontiac, MI)

  •  Trains 351 & 353 are canceled.

 

Customers with reservations on affected trains will typically be accommodated on trains with similar departure times or another day. Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers looking to change their reservation during the modified schedule by calling our reservation center at 1-800-USA-RAIL. 

Ways to stay informed:
• Subscribe at Amtrak.com/DelayAlerts to receive automated email or text message notifications if Amtrak trains are behind schedule at specific stations.
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@AmtrakNECAlerts for service information in the Northeast Corridor (Acela, Northeast Regional, and other corridor services).
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This information is correct as of the time and date above. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.