Empire Builder
Amtrak's daily train from Chicago to Seattle or Portland, about 46 hours, splitting at Spokane. Amtrak's route page notes the Mississippi, Glacier National Park and, on the Portland branch, the Columbia River Gorge.
Dates and tickets
Amtrak
Daily, all year
46 hours
Last checked Nov 12, 2026
See dates and book on Amtrak's site
Leaves from Chicago Union Station, Seattle, Portland. Ends at Seattle or Portland (westbound) or Chicago (eastbound).