43 Hours on Amtrak Sleeper Train from Chicago to Los Angeles

[@marcP310]

What a lovely lady that Kiki working on that train, bundle of fun even while working so long and sleeping so little

[@CB_MAIN]

She was nice and such long hours! Also why did he call and an English tea a black tea hahah

[@greg794]

​@@CB_MAINThey're most similar to black tea in the USA

[@FantaStrawberry116]

​@minecraft20440 its just tea with no milk that's what I think

[@artiseating]

@@FantaStrawberry116yeah he said in another video he doesn’t take milk, which is fairly rogue

[@Nooticus]

agreed :) she seemed lovely

[@MultiMusicMan]

It was an absolute pleasure to play cards with you on the train. Your videos are amazing, and I love your style. Keep it up!

[@mikemusic3172]

Whoa, is that you. Don't mind me asking which one was you?

[@MultiMusicMan]

The long-haired one dealing the cards, at 30:04. The man at 26:52 is my dad.

[@kill_gill8845]

Yea, is that u… omg 😂 …. Best if luck mate

[@MultiMusicMan]

@@kill_gill8845 I’m sorry, could you clarify your meaning? I know it’s sometimes difficult to communicate through text. Please tell me what you meant.

[@mnimr91]

Best of luck is just a common English saying, like good luck in life, good luck in your endeavours etc. He's wishing you all the best, basically.

[@DanRobards]

That girl working the train was a sweetheart bless her!

[@kiambrabenson1150]

thank you❤

[@Hamburger-Gaming86]

@@kiambrabenson1150 was that you?

[@nikhil0029]

​@@Hamburger-Gaming86 yes bro

[@AnshRus]

Dallas girl!

[@Hamburger-Gaming86]

@nikhil0029 brilliant at her job, nice lass

[@End3rWi99in]

Amtrak, give that lady a promotion. She is absolutely wonderful!

[@Kennythegambler]

Kiki was a gem, she deserves raise! The rest of them in Chicago couldn’t give a sh*t

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Agree she’s awesome!

[@HoNow222]

she was high as a kite too prolly

[@spidyman8853]

Agreed, she was great. She deserves a recognition award from her Employer. I hope Simon gave her a small gift as a Thank you for assisting him in the train and answering his questions.

[@dansiegel1874]

Shitcago is not worth his time to revisit. City is falling apart, like many American Cities.

[@lukeh4358]

I couldn't resist singing the part of the Drake song "Kiki do you love me" every time I saw her lmao 🤣🤣

[@LoubyLou10]

Wow Kiki is such a lovely girl. Hope her employers see this vlog and commend on her customer service skills. She was a gem 💎

[@cameronmillar4937]

Loved hearing the O.G Simon Wilson theme 10:09 seconds in! Really brought back some nostalgia.

[@guruprabhu_39915]

Ya whenever I hear that I remember the good old no money series ❤

[@Sniperboy5551]

It brings back some great memories of when I first discovered his gem of a channel

[@Drunktopus]

It was a crowd fave in the last video! I was happy to hear it back again too!

[@EpicCrapTime]

Same here 😅

[@jungleboy1]

ALLY...... DUM DE DUM....... ALLY. DUM DE DUM. ALLLLLLY DUM DE DUMDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@ChrWedege]

This video was all about Kiki... Such is a star. Such a positive lady full of life, energy and great karma.. I hope your paths cross again maybe in another setting on your legendary travells as it could very interesting to see her again. God bless and safe travells 👍👏🔥🙏

[@makessenseproducer]

No one: Simon: ‘Happy Days’

[@no_soy_rubio]

'There's a delay' 'Happy days that's great thank you'

[@Doodoobrownisintown]

Hahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brendanwilde1007]

Fucking creased

[@dontpanic716]

"You Do or you dont I need to know!" Happy days

[@Richard87H]

Fair play, absolutely!

[@bjarnum]

What a beautiful and helpful young lady. Makes the long journey that bit more palatable. Hello from Staffordshire by the way!

[@QueenKennaofStormholt]

Another Staffordshire-born person here (Stoke-on-Trent), hiya! Live in Edinburgh now, but nice to meet someone from my neck of the woods online. 👋

[@nickypoohh]

2 simon wilson vids in 2 days?? I must be dreaming

[@va.m4386]

Nur der FC Bayern❤️❤️❤️

[@cpmow831]

IKR?

[@dermax685]

nur die bayern

[@Aperfectuber]

That same thought for me

[@jwk4567]

Totally awesome 🎉

[@GeckoHiker]

A friend and I took all the Amtrak trains around the US as well as a cruise to the inside passage on a month long travel journey. It was a great experience. All the conductors on Amtrak were top-notch. We would do it again. We started in Jeff City, went to St. Louis, then to Chi ago before starting the sleeper car "closet with a view" experience. We stayed a few days in Seattle at the Green Tortoise hostel. There was the wine train after the cruise, then criss-crossing all over in sleeper cars. We ended up in Kansas City and family drove us back home for a vacation in the Ozarks. The cruise was ok, too.

[@topmaster5037]

You visit Branson?

[@MuayRB]

I’m doing a 57 hour Amtrak from penn state to San Francisco, first time in America by myself (only 18) this has been a massive help mate really appreciate it !!!!

[@vlv723]

This is one of the best Amtrak “review videos” I’ve watched. Instead of going through the nitty gritty of what the train offers, you actually interacted with the staff and other passengers. Thanks! This is going to be a bucket list for me to take the train cross country.

[@GreenerGrass]

Enjoy Amtrak! Always a fun time!

[@nathanjiang100]

in before this comment blows up. love your videos too!

[@tbucks93]

Two great content creators!

[@guruprabhu_39915]

Here comes the OG of trains and flights 😅 commented before the number of likes crossed 5 of GreeenerGrass above 😂

[@Sniperboy5551]

You two should collab some time

[@CAHSR2020]

"Always a fun time!" I've had plenty of not-fun times on Amtrak. I love travel by train but Amtrak coach is painful for overnight trips and sleeper rooms cost triple or quadruple what you'd pay for first class airfare.

[@mattsean6164]

Kiki was amazing! She works how all employees should, give her a raise!!

[@Remianen]

So, this is my first Simon video, being a longtime subscriber of people like Jeb Brooks and Noel Philips (and a 30 year vet of the travel industry). I'm hooked! He is like a ray of sunshine on a dreary, overcast day! Amtrak exists for appearances sake, nowadays. Most of the delays experienced are due to the fact that freight trains have the right of way on the rails. Having to pull over and let other trains pass (some of which have *_dozens_* of cars) can wreak havoc on a schedule. I live on the old Pennsylvania Railroad line and I've seen trains with as many as 34 cars. I've learned to take Amtrak's arrival and departure times as a wish list, unless it's from a huge city (and even then...). Also, Kiki for CEO!

[@swit1905]

The woman attending the lounge in Chicago noticed your accent and said "crisps and biscuits" -- what a legend!

[@岡山大木]

I heard this too! Very cool lady

[@kelenaffqnklin]

I noticed that as well adorable

[@ryanmunro3766]

Hope you said bye to Kiki 😂

[@rover5788]

Oh wow, my little Pomeranian name is Kiki too!❤

[@Drunktopus]

One of the first things I thought when the Vegas discussion came up.

[@adamsimmsproperty]

I'm not the only one that was genuinely upset he didn't say bye to her on video then after all that 😂

[@srdjan6004]

​@@rover5788wtf?

[@Tyler-vx6hp]

As an american I love all of your videos just to see examples of human decency. You're a terrific bloke and seem to really bring the shine out of people around you

[@JellyBeansMystreyMachine]

Simon seems like the nicest person on youtube. Would love to stumble across him during his travels. Would be such a story to tell. Lol.

[@rob2k27]

Just need ketchup lol

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

No doubt you can’t help but love Simon even if you’re not having a good day and run into him!

[@mdduet]

He really is that friendly and nice to everyone he meets. A great person talk to. Just be ready to walk fast to stay up with him!

[@rob2k27]

Unless a mcdos.. Then relax 🤣​@@mdduet

[@xbriskx]

He seems to play dumb and ask stupid quesstions just to talk to people and get content.

[@SebastianAhokas]

Can't get over how nice Kiki on the train was. Service as good as it gets!

[@hracekk]

Damn Simon might be the friendliest person ever. Such a positive vibes all the time. Happy days mate

[@jessicanippes1730]

Simon, no one could do your job/mission better, you are the best travel mate someone can ask for. We all love your kindness ❤

[@yemalad1.]

How nice is Kiki with that positive energy on 4 hours sleep!

[@philmoore71]

yes, but seems a ridiculous work schedule!

[@yemalad1.]

@philmoore71 almost draconian!

[@lucasvanthul]

Should be illegal. I would’ve been looking for a different job.

[@rainbowseeker5930]

@@yemalad1. - It's the old slavers' system : get the most out of those lazy employees of yours or they get fired !

[@robertbruce1887]

Absolutely loved this video highly entertaining largely due to Simon being the best in British politeness, congeniality & humour , highly enjoyable watching him conect with Amtrak staff & passengers, who were as friendly as him. KiKi was wonderful!

[@ConnerSmith-bq8xm]

You’ve saved the night thank you for your work mate

[@ParaRob]

Simon, I love your positivity, politeness, and willingness to take the time to compliment and thank the people you interact with. It may seem like a small gesture but it is such a meaningful gesture that I appreciate so much and I'm so confident that the people who receive those gestures are so thankful for that little bit of time that you take to make your interaction with them meaningful. That type of kindness is contagious and spreads further beyond just that one person you interact with. They go on to share a similar kind and caring interaction with someone else. I always say leading by example is the best way to make a positive change in the world and you are definitely doing your part to lead with that positive, kind, polite, and caring example! Not every person you interact with will be kind but you carry on without letting it bother you too much. I understand that has to be very difficult, especially with the way people act online toward others as well, but you carry on with the best of positivity. Please don't ever change and keep spreading that kindness that is so meaningful. I have nothing but respect for that! Good on ya mate!

[@toxigenic]

KIki is a shining star! Looked like such a fun trip.

[@KatieWierzbicki-ib2ib]

Its very very refreshing to see that your personality is really similar to my own being a happy person, ppl person, enjoy traveling, meeting new ppl, conversating with total strangers, adventurous, fly by the seat of my pants, no hold bars, come and go as i please, soak in experiences, and living in the moment type of person!💙💜

[@briansymmes7917]

That’s a great trip, back in 2004 I did LA to NY via Chicago in the sleeper seat, spent 3 days with a friend In Manhattan and took the train straight back to San Fran, I think it was 3 or 4 nights each time. On the way there we missed our connection in Chicago so they bussed us 90 mins away to a motel. All the other customers were a bit angry at the delay, but after 48 hours without a shower or bed I was in heaven. I remember my 1 month Amtrak unlimited pass was less than $400, I spent at least 10 nights on the train, it was the best trip ever.

[@patton303]

Love it. My dad would never fly and every year we’d take the train to from Philly to Colorado together to see relatives. It’s such a different experience. For the first day, you’re very excited and it’s blast. The next day or two, the novelty wears off and you’re just ready to be there. Lol. But everybody should try a cross country trip on the train. You won’t regret it.

[@dundiesgggg6422]

Kiki is brilliant! Great customer service agent I've ever seen.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Hearing the old theme tune was class! Also, 25:12 "What's up brother" 😂

[@TravelWithBen121]

Kiki was great!

[@TJHistory]

As someone who's ridden over 35,000 miles by Amtrak, my favorite part was always sharing a meal with a stranger. Got to hear so many stories and meet so many people!

[@doke889]

If everyone had joy in life, and could easily befriend everyone they meet, like Simon, the world would be a better place.

[@rainbowseeker5930]

It's a God's gift...Unfortunately I was born without it and I regret it.

[@sctmcg]

I LOVE travelling as a Brit in the USA. I find my accent just draws in the nicest people and every person is always so happy to help with questions.

[@DuffTX]

The HONEY banger made an appearance! What a tune. What a day.

[@live2cd]

its been a while! lol

[@SallyMnc]

Happy days 😄🫶🏼

[@stephendonovan6773]

It's back!!!!

[@JeffRiyasat]

Amazing surprise

[@aaronsegal2819]

A couple of years ago I took Amtrak from Los Angeles to Seattle, and back it was a fantastic experience! Everyone at Amtrak was amazing. From the minute I arrived at Union Station all the way up to Seattle, everyone I encountered from Amtrak were incredibly kind and helpful. Some of the best customer service I've ever had. They take pride in their work and it shows.

[@TheEntertainmentsOnMe]

The train female worker was lovely so genuine,love from Llandudno

[@roberthoyle830]

I absolutely LOVE these observation areas. Cool af with lots to enjoy

[@steveshama5960]

First time viewing you. You are a happy chap but you somehow miss the spirit of train travel in the US. We in the US have a vast beautiful country with miles and miles of wide open spaces, small towns and many large cities. Many of us enjoy train travel...no rush...enjoying the moments...even if there are delays. You missed the peacefulness of travel by train in the US. I hope other Europeans, when they visit, see our country for what it is, proud people who are living in nature's wonderland. Peace...

[@ppppppp146]

I love how you talk to people so easy i can learn something from that!

[@ritvaaurora2531]

Honey.honey is back, I just love it.

[@garyfitz6038]

I thought it was money lol

[@tarpleyk9352]

My daughter went to lalapaloosa this year this past August, and she loved it. I'm excited bout this train ride, YaY Mercy, Id be confused I comment as I watch, and I had to laugh about the shouting . You're delightful !! You know ? I wonder if Atlanta or somewhere round has a train as such. I always wanted to take a train somewhere. This is fantastic. Thank You for sharing !!

[@Thatguyjack758]

Simon finally made it to my city. Chicago that is. Brings a tear to my eye. Safe travels mate.

[@marcin959]

Any advice for someone that wants to visit Chicago, but also doesn't want to get shot?

[@Thatguyjack758]

@@marcin959 as long as you’re in the downtown area (the bean, mag mile, river walk etc.) you’ll be fine. The crime is largely concentrated on the south and east sides where people don’t generally venture into. Just take caution at night and be aware of your surroundings (this advice goes for many cities to be fair).

[@furiouscdawg0194]

@@marcin959I’ve lived around Chicago for 47 years, been in some shady spots I’ve never even heard a gun shot!!

[@furiouscdawg0194]

Just don’t join a gang

[@ronnies1899]

@@Thatguyjack758 it’s not 2000 anymore, crime is all over cook county except the far north. Carjackings happen in broad daylight on I90 man

[@Robert-bl4bq]

You will forever be my favorite KZbinr. I stumbled across one of your videos and it opened my eyes to everything KZbin had to offer. Prior to watching your videos I only used KZbin for music. Cheers Simon.

[@tehwarl0ck]

I Love the friendlyness and attitude of the peeps it was so nice

[@Ridgeman715]

Simon brings the positive vibes everywhere! Greetings from the 🇺🇸

[@CoxyNW]

I’ve watched a few different KZbinrs do this route over the years, but this was definitely one of the more entertaining videos. Hope you managed to say farewell to Kiambra before leaving the train. She seemed like an absolute bundle of fun!

[@Trevski220]

Kiki, what a lovely positive and helpful lady!!

[@davidearl4198]

I have watched this a few times now. Just to take in everything Really good The people on the train totally amazing Staff and passengers As much as the world complains About the leadership of the USA The real people are so amazing Great Video Simon

[@rollingtroll]

That was an amazing video. I'd have stuck to LA, but then I'm not much of a gambler. This world needs more Kiki/Keekee!

[@handerman1]

What an engaging and entertaining bloke you are. Love your commentary. Enjoy your travels.

[@ash117111]

The music is bacccckkkkk 👏👏👏😜😜😜

[@mamnan8953]

I can never send you as much love as I do now. I love your channel and am so proud you are Welsh. You are a credit to your Country ❤

[@EauRouge]

Kiki fan for life!! What an absolute beautiful soul...

[@historyphile8973]

Simon, I love your extraverted vibe. It's something I could use more of myself, and that don't see very often from train travellers.

[@nathanjiang100]

I did this trip, all the way to LA of course, in coach in march. had more than enough space and the best part was that the trip was completely free! probably my most memorable train journey yet and that's saying something since I've been on almost all of Amtrak's east coast routes. very bold of you to spontaneously get off in the middle of Arizona at 2:30am. I would never advise doing that but it sure makes an exciting adventure!

[@11buleria]

Why wouldn’t you get off at night in the middle of Arizona. It’s quite safe there. Maybe you might miss the train?

[@nathanjiang100]

@@11buleria safety isn't the issue, the issue is that you could be stranded there for a long time with no concrete plan

[@ConnorLipke]

@@nathanjiang100 like airports, most train and bus stations have a car rental service nearby, and you can find an uber to a hotel in 80% of this country at 230am. If there's a major train station, there's likely a handful of hotels nearby. That station is a 90 min drive from vegas which is uber-able, and there's 10+ hotels within walking distance(2 miles) per google maps lol.

[@MishaElRusito]

New sub here. Love your narration and filming style. So simple yet so great! Think I've seen you in Bald videos about a year ago.

[@derek62404]

simon on a uploading spree!!! love it

[@thischannelhasadhd]

I love these videos. The people Simon meets are as interesting as the places he goes.

[@blakeW34]

love seing the videos, you should take the train from Vancouver BC to Toronto Ontario across Canada, its by far way the best train ride you will ever take

[@pamlongwhite4747]

I love how you interact with everyone you meet. You're making friends everywhere you go ! ❤️

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Hi Simon, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about amtrak sleeper train from Chicago to Los Angeles!

[@CamelXCVII]

Great video! Massive help ahead of my almost 6 day trip around the US next year!

[@beachside1]

Actually thats one of the nicest trains and staff ive seen. Kiki is just epic. Funny how you found a train employee that watches your viideos. Im a newbie and just subbed. Love your vids

[@michaelusher6718]

"I think I'll be healthy & have the salad" 2mins later - "chocolate cake please" 😅

[@knightrider693]

So nice to have someone so friendly that you're not afraid to ask questions. Kiki is awesome 👍 Great spirit 👏

[@jamesnewton3]

I was just searching to see if you had done this trip before and now you upload it . Perfect timing

[@johnschauder]

I’ve just finished binge watching a bunch of your train videos and they are great! But, one thing I wish you did more of would be show more of the landscape that you are traveling through. I feel like there is so much beautiful scenery and views that we are missing out on.

[@ShayJay0808]

Hearing that honey honey first time ive heard tht in ages simon!!😊😊

[@martyn8128]

Kiambra is a top class employee! .. very kind and informative! 10/10

[@davyebbers8277]

Gotta love a late evening upload from Simon! And he brought back the Honey tune, happy days👌😁

[@rjflores438]

It just goes to show when you actually show interest and connect with other people in a positive way you get that back. The confidence solo travelling gives you is life changing, you have to go out of your way to connect with others when solo travelling, many people havnt developed to social skills and confidence that Simon Wilson has.

[@clarejohnson-graham]

Loved the re-introduction of "Honey" .... yay 😊😊😊

[@Mark-ex7yv]

I was thinking that aswell

[@doyoulikebeetroot]

I recently did LA to Portland on Amtrak. 30 hours but did it in a standard seat carriage. Had to recline the seat and use the footrest to get a sleep, It was only $100 but the sleeper cabin was 3 times the price. Punishing but the views up the California coast and onto Oregon were fantastic 😊

[@LizzieMcgraw]

Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!

[@Sniperboy5551]

Bloody bot

[@christinakuhl7257]

The joy the lady at the lounge counter has in her job.. it's facinating :D :D :D Really contagious :D

[@brando6932]

Seeing Simon make friends is one of my favourite pastimes

[@JimDog794]

Kiki is such a helpful lady. She was fun to talk to and seemed to enjoy her job. That was quite a trip. Your videos are very interesting. Good job!

[@joannecresswell3448]

You could make friends in an empty box! 😊 Just discovered you and now on a binge marathon 😂

[@steolvsshelly]

Kiki we all could learn from your meet and greet demeanour. I would find it hard to find another gentle soul so soft as you

[@rollingtroll]

"You think or you know? You gotta know!" Well you piss off too then, sir.

[@warbyyyy]

Like, calm down mate 🤣

[@rollingtroll]

@@warbyyyy who me or the dude in the video?

[@G2020-]

He was rude and abrupt, I notice when travelling in US a lot of Americans are like this.

[@rollingtroll]

@@G2020- Yup, same for me. Horrible experience at airports.

[@turnip5359]

​@@G2020- seems like customer service in the US is so diametric, absolutely no middle ground

[@jackmellor6041]

I did coast to coast on Amtrak back in 2011 as a solo uk traveler and this video brought back so many good memories. From meeting amazing people, the views along the way and the general comrade! That’s why you travel by train rather than fly. Such a better (but slower) experience 😊

[@Chris-ob9qy]

Simon spoiling us with so many videos in a week 😁😁

[@MrLonewolfKaraoke]

I like this Amtrac video. Your interaction with the staff was very enjoyable.

[@maxstechnology6363]

KIKI IS AMAZING. PLEASE GIVE HER A RAISE

[@momado3164]

As a Man United fan , I never thought I could stand anyone from Liverpool🙂, but I really like you, Simon, and enjoying your travel KZbin videos!

[@lindawillis9066]

Simon is from Wales

[@aflrelated-m1f]

@lindawillis9066 yeah, who said who said he still can’t support are team in the premier league?

[@kalumwilliams4688]

Love an upload from this guy!!

[@AlisonRuthless]

I've seen several of your videos & I just love your positive attitude & enthusiasm. It's also clearly infectious - in a good way. 😃

[@donseclad]

Kiki is one in a million. Despite very little sleep and dealing with people day and night she was such a nice, cheerful lady......she deserves a raise and a promotion!

[@michaelallen3395]

So after watching Ben 1(Bald and Bankrupt) and Benjamin 2 (Backpacker Ben) for a long time now I just noticed your Jaywick video and was great, so I hopped on your Channel and picked this one which is everything I love. I've never ever seen your Channel but obviously I've seen all their Video's you've appeared in aswell as every single country they travelled through so am looking forward to watching more of yours as the 2 Ben's and Spanian have never done America only South America.

[@bennyskladventures8579]

That woman that made your bed and helped you needs an employee of the month. She's such a happy person while she works her butt off. Good on her

[@loridoolaghty3453]

My other half and I are taking this trip in February 2025. Starting in Florida to Chicago. Then this train. I can't wait! On a side note I sure hope we get Kiki for our attendant. Such a lovely young lady.

[@gupsdhamrait]

I hope Kiki watches this video and see the good comments about her. Truly a wonderful person

[@monthegers0787]

Loved every minute of this video. Just a class act you are Simon. Love the sporadic last minute decision to hit Vegas.

[@robbytty]

Man I hope you come back to Chicago. We get a bad rep. It's honestly a beautiful city.

[@Silver_Owl]

I liked Chicago. Interesting city, friendly people. The buildings made me feel tiny, but that's not a bad thing! It's been a while though, I need to head back sometime.

[@Konglomerant]

@@wagmiorngmiI’m sure your moms basement is waaay better, that’s why you never leave it…

[@carlwigg857]

Classic Simon Wilson love it!!! And with the theme music aswell..🎉