Empire Builder(75)

Empire Builder (Train No. 75) is a express train operated by Amtrak on the United States national rail network. The service runs between Seattle and Chicago Union Station, taking approximately 45h 50m for the full end-to-end journey. As a express train, it is a scheduled express service running on a fixed timetable across multiple states or regions.

Empire Builder runs on every day of the week, with the timetable above showing the scheduled departure time at each intermediate stop. The full route includes 40 stops with a total scheduled time of 45h 50m, averaging out to approximately 69 minutes between consecutive stations once dwell time is taken into account. Major intermediate stops along the route include Edmonds, Everett Amtrak Station, Leavenworth Amtrak, Wenatchee Amtrak, providing passenger interchange points with regional and local services where available.

Empire Builder typically offers multiple travel classes ranging from economy through to premium options including air-conditioned coaches and where applicable sleeper berths for overnight travel. Current class availability and published fares are best confirmed through the official Amtrak booking platform on the day of booking.

Tickets for Empire Builder are sold by Amtrak through the official booking portal at amtrak.com. Online booking typically opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on the operator and service type. Booking early gives access to the cheapest advance discount fares which can be 30–80% cheaper than walk-up tickets at the station. Tickets are also available at station booking offices and from authorised travel agents and ticket resellers. Most operators accept payment by credit card, debit card, and digital wallet.

On the day of travel, arrive at the originating station at least 30–45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This gives time to locate the correct platform (platform number is announced on station information displays 20–60 minutes before departure), find your reserved coach (coach numbers are marked along the platform edge at major stations), and board with your luggage. Always cross-check the platform number against your e-ticket or seat reservation before boarding — multiple trains can depart within a short window from adjacent platforms during peak periods.

This Empire Builder page is part of the TrainsTracking United States timetable collection covering passenger rail services across the Amtrak network. Schedule data is verified daily against the official operator timetable, and fare information reflects the most recent published tariff. TrainsTracking is an information platform and does not process bookings or payments — all ticket purchases are completed directly through amtrak.com. For real-time delay information, platform changes, and same-day cancellations, always check station displays or the official operator app immediately before travel.