Amtrak
Night Trains from Chicago to Seattle
1 night train connects Chicago and Seattle, run by Amtrak. Compare timetables, stops, journey time and where to book. Trains run in both directions — Chicago to Seattle and Seattle to Chicago.
1 train on this route
Chicago Union Station → Seattle (Empire Builder)
Operator
Amtrak
Tickets
Dynamic fare— what does this mean?
Book early. The cheapest fares are limited and go first.
Countries🇺🇸United States
Preselects Chicago Union Station → Seattle
Book early — the cheapest fares are limited and go first.
Chicago Union Station → Seattle
Empire BuilderDeparts 16:05Arrives 14:292026: Daily
- Chicago Union Station16:05
- Glenview Amtrak Station16:29
- Milwaukee17:35
- Columbus Amtrak Station18:55
- Portage19:24
- Wisconsin Dells Amtrak Station19:42
- Tomah Amtrak Station20:20
- La Crosse21:04
- Winona21:34
- Red Wing Amtrak Station22:42
- St. Paul-Minneapolis23:56
- St. Cloud Amtrak Station02:09
- Staples Amtrak Station03:10
- Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station04:06
- Fargo Amtrak Station05:13
- Grand Forks Amtrak Station06:34
- Devils Lake Amtrak Station07:59
- Rugby Amtrak Station08:53
- Minot Amtrak Station10:06
- Stanley Amtrak Station11:46
- Williston Amtrak Station12:59
- Wolf Point Amtrak Station14:34
- Glasgow Amtrak Station15:20
- Malta Amtrak Station16:20
- Havre Amtrak Station17:54
- Shelby Amtrak Station20:13
- Cut Bank Amtrak Station20:51
- Browning Amtrak21:28
- Essex Amtrak22:44
- West Glacier Amtrak23:27
- Whitefish Amtrak Station00:06
- Libby Amtrak Station02:05
- Sandpoint Amtrak03:55
- Spokane05:44
- Ephrata Amtrak08:28
- Wenatchee Amtrak09:35
- Leavenworth Amtrak10:18
- Everett Amtrak Station13:03
- Edmonds13:35
- Seattle14:29
Frequently asked questions
How many night trains run between Chicago and Seattle?+
1 night train connects Chicago and Seattle, run by Amtrak.
How much is a night train from Chicago to Seattle?+
Amtrak sells this route at yield-managed fares: the price depends on the date, the comfort class and how far ahead you book. The cheapest fares are a limited quota and go first, so booking early is the reliable way to pay less.
How do I book a night train from Chicago to Seattle?+
Compare the trains above and book directly with Amtrak.