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This 2,200-mile train ride is one of the most scenic in the northern US

For travelers looking to experience the beauty of the northern United States without the stress of driving, few journeys compare to the iconic Amtrak Empire Builder. Stretching more than 2,200 miles ...
The New York Times

4,000 Miles, 6 Small Towns: A Whistle-Stop Tour of America

Most people who ride Amtrak’s Empire Builder route between Chicago and Seattle watch the heartland whiz by. Our writer hopped off to explore a few remarkable places you might otherwise miss. The ...
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46 hours from Seattle to Chicago on Amtrak's Empire Builder train

I took the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago, a trip that covers more than two thousand miles and takes close to forty ...
Forbes

3 Long-Distance Amtrak Routes That Make For An Unforgettable Rail Trip

The California Zephyr, the Empire Builder and the Sunset Limited offer multi-night rail journeys and extraordinary views of America that only a long-distance train trip can reveal. For those who love ...
KING5

Amtrak shifts Empire Builder onboard staffing to Chicago

SEATTLE — Amtrak is restructuring operations on the Empire Builder, the rail route connecting the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, by shifting onboard staffing responsibilities from Seattle to ...