RouteChicago, IL – Seattle, WA / Portland, OR (train splits at Spokane, WA)
OperatorAmtrak
Duration46 hours
Distance2,206 miles (Chicago–Seattle)
FrequencyDaily
SeasonYear-round
Two branches are one train Chicago–Spokane, then separate Seattle and Portland sections. The Portland section runs the Columbia River Gorge past Mt. Hood; the Seattle section crosses the Cascades.
From the window
Northern plains, Glacier National Park's southern border, Cascades; Portland section runs the Columbia River Gorge past Mt. Hood
Keep exploring
- Midwest — the excursion railways of the region
- Mountain West — the excursion railways of the region
- Pacific — the excursion railways of the region
✓ Last verified: November 2026