Empire Builder

19293,467 kmChicago to Seattle

CountryUSA

Year Opened1929

Length3,467 km

RouteChicago to Seattle

About Empire Builder

Amtraks longest overnight route, named after railway magnate James J. Hill. Follows parts of the historic Lewis and Clark trail along the Missouri River. Passes the edge of Glacier National Park in Montana. Takes about 46 hours end to end.

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