Two prominent Amtrak routes run through Iowa: California Zephyr: Considered one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes, this line runs from Chicago to Emeryville, California. It travels through five Iowa stations: Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Ottumwa, Osceola, and Creston. Southwest Chief: This line connects Chicago to Los Angeles and makes one Iowa stop—Fort Madison. https://amtrak-station.com/stations/iowa-amtrak-stations/