I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

A Business Insider reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took a 53-hour train from Chicago to Emeryville, California, aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr. For $2,200, I booked a 50-square-foot bedroom accommodation, and my ticket included meals. From the train station to the room amenities, six aspects of the trip were delightfully surprising. I'd ridden the California Zephyr once before, but only for 15 hours. This time, I was in for the ...