Ask Hutch: Does Hutch's Amtrak station pick up passengers? Where can I bike on the east side? Q: Does Amtrak pick up passengers in Hutchinson? Short answer, yes. The Southwest Chief, which runs through Hutchinson, picks up passengers a few days a week currently. But starting May 31, daily schedules will resume for the Southwest Chief. You can schedule a trip at https://www.amtrak.com/stations/hut/. Q: Where can you charge an electric car in Hutchinson? Charging an electric car is similar to charging your cell phone — plug it in overnight and top off during the day as needed.