Premium · No. Amtrak 7
Empire Builder train timings
Empire Builder timetable
4 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Union Station | — | 14:15 | 0 | |
| 2 | Denver Union Station | — | — | 2044 | |
| 3 | Portland Union Station | 14:30 (+1d) | 14:45 (+1d) | 15 min | 3315 |
| 4 | Seattle King Street Station | 20:45 (+1d) | — | 3389 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Amtrak on the day.
Empire Builder: Chicago to Seattle
Empire Builder (Amtrak 7) is a premium train run by Amtrak between Chicago Union Station and Seattle King Street Station. The full journey covers 3,389 km and takes 30h 30m, with 2 intermediate stops.
It leaves Chicago Union Station at 14:15 and reaches Seattle King Street Station at 20:45 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Denver Union Station and Portland Union Station.
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.
How to book Empire Builder tickets
Tickets are sold by Amtrak on amtrak.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on amtrak.comEmpire Builder: common questions
- What time does Empire Builder leave Chicago?
- Empire Builder departs Chicago Union Station at 14:15 and arrives at Seattle King Street Station at 20:45 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Empire Builder take from Chicago to Seattle?
- The scheduled journey time is 30h 30m for 3,389 km.
- Which stations does Empire Builder stop at?
- Empire Builder calls at Chicago Union Station, Denver Union Station, Portland Union Station and Seattle King Street Station.
- Does Empire Builder run every day?
- Yes, Empire Builder runs daily.
- Where can I book Empire Builder tickets?
- On Amtrak's own site, amtrak.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.