05/29/2026
Embrace adventure; take that trip! Doing a cross-country train 🚂 trip on the Empire Builder is a new adventure for me.
It’s 2.5 days of a from Toledo to Seattle with meals and a beautiful observation car to watch the world 🌎 go by. Limited WiFi, so it encourages you to unplug and enjoy time with friends and family.
With a layover in Chicago’s Union Station you can walk to The Bean or visit the Magnificent Mile to stretch your legs.
The train can be hot or cold, so having layers is key. Would recommend a personal fan if you tend to get warm easily.
The wildest part is taking a shower on the train! You can look in the shower drain and watch the bubbles head down to the train tracks rolling by!
Make sure to put your name in for the dinner reservations in the dining car; they will seat you and you’ll meet people from all around the country & world.