Scheduled for scenery, the Empire Builder's historic 2,206 mile journey takes you from Chicago to Seattle through unforgettable, eye-popping scenery of the majestic North and Pacific Northwest of the United States.

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• Mississippi River
• Rocky Mountains
• Glacier National Park
• Gateway to Mt. Rainer
• Columbia River Gorge
• Major Portions of the Lewis and Clark Trail

• Amtrak's Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle
• Two nights in Roomette Sleeper Accommodations (Bedroom Upgrade Available)
• All meals on board the train (View Sample Menu)
• One-Night Hotel Accommodation in Chicago at the Hilton Palmer House or similar hotel.
• One-Night Hotel Accommodation in Seattle at the Roosevelt Coast Hotel or similar hotel
• Hop-On/Hop-Off trolley tour of the Loop, State Street, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile and Chicago's amazing skyline.

 Available Options:

• Bedroom Sleeping Accommodation Upgrade
• Additional hotel nights in Chicago or Seattle
• Additional Sightseeing Tours and attractions in Chicago and Seattle

Day One - Begin the Empire Builder Experience with an independent arrival into Chicago. Check-in to your downtown hotel and spend the day exploring all Chicago has to offer. From Navy Pier and the spectacular lakefront to Magnificent Mile shopping, world-class parks and museums, you will wish you had a few more days.

Day Two - Arrive at Union Station for your mid-day departure on Amtrak's Empire Builder. Check in and venture to Amtrak's first-class Metropolitan Lounge for complementary beverages and snacks, or take a walk through Historic Chicago Union Station. Once onboard the legendary Empire Builder, settle into your private sleeper and prepare yourself for the 2300 mile journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. Enjoy a full-course dinner in the dining car this evening. All meals onboard the train included with your sleeping accommodation. Relax as the train makes its way through the Wisconsin Dells and St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota tonight.

Day Three - As you awake this morning, the train makes its way through the grasslands of the "Northern Prairie State" of North Dakota. Wildlife is in abundance in this area, so be sure to have your camera ready! It is not uncommon to spot bison, elk, prairie dogs, foxes, muskrats, white-tailed deer and bald eagles in this region. Delicious meals are available in the Dining Car, or lighter fare is available in the Sightseer Lounge car. As the train continues on through the day, the landscape gives way to rolling hills, canyons, gorges, and rugged mountain terrain. Relax in the Sightseer Lounge this evening. The floor to ceiling glass windows will ensure that you won't miss any of the spectacular scenery as the train rolls through Glacier National Park.

Day Four - The train is scheduled for a mid-morning arrival in Seattle, Washington. Transfer independently from the rail station to your downtown hotel. Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and Pioneer Square are steps from your doorway. Explore the thriving music and theatre scene, vibrant galleries, and one-of-a kind museums or relax with some of the best coffee in the country at one of the hundreds of cafés' and coffee shops!

Day Five - Today ends your Empire Builder Experience. Independent transfer to the airport or rail station.

• Duration: 46 hours*
• Distance: 2,206-miles
• Amenities: Sightseer Lounge Car, Dining Car, Checked Baggage, Non-Smoking
• Frequency: Daily
• Rails & Trails Program: (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Cooperative program between Amtrak and National Parks Service, providing narratives along the portions of the route.

 Departure/Arrival Time

• Departs daily from Chicago or Seattle

 Per Person Rate:

• Package Prices from $865 per person (Senior and Children Rates Available)