To answer my friend Marie, yes we got home safely from our trip. Marie probably knew the answer though since she did ask me in person.

What is it like to sleep onboard Amtrak? It’s not great. Per Corey the top bunk is incredibly firm even with the thin mattress. Below is not as bad, but the rocking kept me up most of the night. We both did catch a few hours of sleep though along with a quick post breakfast nap.

The bed also comes with meals served by a waitress in the dining car. You make reservations and then are often seated with another couple. For our last dinner we met a funeral home director. His business is cash only as he does not want people spending beyond their means. He also stated that his business was booming during the pandemic. That it was in fact the busiest he had ever been.

The train pulled into Union Station at 4:12. Somehow we made the 4:30 Metra back to our Edison Park home. A little after five we were feeding the cats and unpacking. It was a good ride home and an amazing week spent with my best friend. Happy late Easter and early Passover!