Can I take an earlier or later train than my originally scheduled Amtrak train?
I'll be flying to Chicago (O'Hare) in a couple of months and then taking Amtrak down to St. Louis. There are two trains I could take from Union Station. One leaves three hours after my flight arrives, and the other leaves nearly five hours after.
If I buy a ticket for the earlier train but miss it, can I take the later train?
If I buy a ticket for the later train but then get to the station early enough, can I take the earlier train?
What are Amtrak's rules about this? (I couldn't find information about same-day changes on their web site.)
Best Answer
As far as I can tell from Amtrak's Terms and Conditions, there are no restrictions on modifying a ticket the same day. You do have to make the modification before the time of departure, though, or otherwise you'll be a "no-show" and you might forfeit any credits you might have received.
For all types of tickets, if your travel plans change and you do not modify or cancel your reservation before departure and then do not board your train, your entire reservation will be canceled, including all subsequent segments in the itinerary, and any remaining funds or points for that trip may be forfeited depending on the fare type purchased. If permitted by the rules of the fare purchased, the money paid for the trip may be stored in an eVoucher valid for future travel.
For most (all?) Amtrak fare classes, there is no "change fee" per se. But you'll have to pay any difference between the fare you paid in your original booking and the new fare, which can be substantial; Amtrak tickets on the day of travel can be rather expensive. You may find that it is not worth it to you to make the change.
Changes to your itinerary may affect the fare, and a fee may apply when tickets are reissued.
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