Amtrak Empire Builder (Train 7) runs from Chicago Union Station to Seattle King Street Station — 3,389 km across the northern United States in approximately 46 hours. Following the route of the Great Northern Railway through the Mississippi Valley, North Dakota, Montana, and the Cascade Mountains, it is one of Amtrak's most popular and scenic long-distance services.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Union Station Chicago | Start | 14:05 |
| 2 | Milwaukee Milwaukee | 15:22 | 15:32 |
| 3 | St Paul-Minneapolis Minneapolis | 21:55 | 22:25 |
| 4 | Fargo Fargo | 00:52 | 01:20 |
| 5 | Havre Havre | 10:04 | 10:20 |
| 6 | Spokane Spokane | 21:09 | 21:30 |
| 7 | Pasco Pasco | 23:56 | 00:11 |
| 8 | Seattle King Street Station Seattle | 05:55 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official United States railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Amtrak Empire Builder (Train 7) runs from Chicago Union Station to Seattle King Street Station — 3,389 km across the northern United States in approximately 46 hours. Following the route of the Great Northern Railway through the Mississippi Valley, North Dakota, Montana, and the Cascade Mountains, it is one of Amtrak's most popular and scenic long-distance services.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 8 stops with a total journey time of approximately 15h 50m.
Available travel classes include Coach, Roomette, Bedroom. Fares start from USD 85 for Coach.
Book Empire Builder tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book Empire Builder tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit AmtrakEmpire Builder departs at 14:05 and arrives at the final destination at 05:55. Total journey time is approximately 15h 50m. Always verify current timings with Amtrak before travelling.
Empire Builder fares start from approximately 85 (economy class). Book at amtrak.com for the latest prices.
Book Empire Builder tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Empire Builder makes 8 stops. The route starts at Chicago Union Station and ends at Seattle King Street Station. Major intermediate stops include Milwaukee, St Paul-Minneapolis, Fargo, Havre.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Amtrak website or app before booking.
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