seattlepi.com

Amtrak's Empire Builder route might be eliminated

WENATCHEE -- Wendy Pippel's first ride on the Empire Builder train across the Cascade Mountains to Seattle might also turn out to be her last. "There may not be many more," Pippel said as she and her ...
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 ...
Business Insider

I traveled the US on 2 overnight Amtrak trains, and thought the longer trip was a better experience. See how the long-haul trains stack up.

On a cross-country trip, I took two Amtrak trains: the Empire Builder and the Lake Shore Limited. I rode the Empire Builder from Montana to Chicago and the Lake Shore Limited from Chicago to NY. I ...
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 ...
Business Insider

I spent 32 hours in a private roomette on an Amtrak train from Montana to Chicago. Take a look inside my 20-square-foot room.

I booked a roomette on Amtrak's Empire Builder, a 32-hour train from Montana to Chicago. The roomette was an upgrade from coach seating, but a step down from Amtrak's larger bedrooms. Even though it ...