California Zephyr Route: Chicago → San Francisco Bay Area Stations Served: Creston, Osceola, Ottumwa, Mount Pleasant, Burlington Southwest Chief Route: Chicago → Los Angeles Station Served: Fort Madison These routes link Iowa with destinations as far east as Chicago and as far west as the Pacific Ocean or the American Southwest. They’re not just lines—they’re lifelines. https://amtrak-station.com/stations/iowa-amtrak-stations/