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Amtrak Empire Builder

Empire Builder

Since the early days of Amtrak, the Empire Builder has been presenting the immense beauty of America's northern states. Travelers are treated to expansive vistas of the Midwestern prairies, views of the Rocky Mountains, glimpses at glaciers, and scenes of stunning cityscapes as the train traverses the heart of the country. In all, the route covers over 2,200 miles and occurs over two days and one night of travel.

Passengers may select from three departure dates per week and enjoy a host of onboard amenities, including access to a double-decker car that features a domed glass Sightseer Lounge on the upper level and a Café Car on the lower level. In the Sightseer Lounge, panoramic windows line the train car, curving up onto the roof for unimpeded views of the passing scenery. The chairs in the Lounge swivel to allow guests to converse with one another or to look outside. Single chairs and groups of up to five are available, as are seats at tables. In the lower-level Café Car, booths sit beside picture windows, offering another perspective on the incredible scenery.

While Amtrak's Empire Builder offers modern amenities and an impressive route that highlights both the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest, the course it follows is anything but new. By one line or another, trains have traversed the route between Chicago and the West Coast on these rails since 1929. A journey on the Empire Builder makes it obvious why this expedition has remained popular for nearly 100 years.

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Empire Builder Experience - Chicago to Seattle

11/Apr

ANGELA DAWN TROUBLEFIELD

“We had an amazing time. All the attendees were very friendly and welcoming to us. I would recommend everyone to take this trip at least once as we saw a lot of beautiful sights and met nice people from all over.

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Glacier National Park & Chicago

16 Sep 2024

William Postma

“Train to Glacier was OK, Park was wonderful, but train home wasn't too wonderful.

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Calgary Stampede, Canadian Rockies & Glacier

24 Aug 2024

Veronica Groeneveld

“A great adventure. We were disappointed in the very late, sparse lunch at Railroad Museum.

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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders

01 Aug 2024

Janien Severance

“We were able to see six national parks in about 12 days. We had a wonderful tour guide and an incredible driver. They went above and beyond to give us a wonderful experience.

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Empire Builder with Alaska Cruise

31 Jul 2024

CATRIENA DANIEL

“This was a wonderful and fun vacation!!!

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America's Great National Parks

11 Oct 2024

Harold Britton Jr

“FOR AN ESCORTED TRIP THIS IS THE BEST WE'VE EVER HAD, HOWEVER THE RAILROAD PART WAS A LITTLE ROCKY THE ROOMETTES ONLY SLEEP ONE NORMAL SIZE PERSON COMFORTABLELY AND MOST OF THE TRAVEL WAS AT NIGHT, MORE DAY TIME TRAVEL WOULD BE ADVISABLE, AS CANADA'S ROCKY MOUNTAINEER DOES DO. THE...

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Lodges of Glacier National Park

30 Sep 2024

Carol Ertwine

“The staff was excellent, friendly, kind and well informed. I do regret that we did have to sit around from Seattle train in the AM until rooms were ready after 4PM. We were not aware that we would face this lengthy delay. It was too rainy to be outside. ...

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Glacier National Park Escape - Chicago to Seattle

21 Sep 2024

customer

“not really pleased with food pricing compared to taste and appeal on the train and at the lodge

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Empire Builder with Glacier National Park - Chicago to Seattle

09 Sep 2024

JO ANN B

“We liked our first room on the train; our second room was substandard and much smaller! The rooms at East Glacier need serious updating. I had to run the plug for my C-PAP machine across the floor from the desk to the bed and had to be careful not to...

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Empire Builder

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