Traveling From Chicago To The Pacific Northwest By Train Is Magical

What if I told you the most beautiful train ride in the United States started in Illinois would you believe me?

This Train Line Out Of Chicago Was Voted The Most Beautiful In The World

I love to travel. It doesn't get much better than exploring a new city or region. The only problem is trying to figure out how to get to your desired location. Of course, the two main options are flying and driving. Flying can be expensive and a major hassle. Driving will eat up a bunch of your time, especially if you want to go far.

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What you might not know is that there are other options for travel out there. I bet you never even thought about this one. I'm talking about traveling by train. Think about this, no traffic or hassle of the airport. Plus, it's a heck of a lot cheaper when you want to go somewhere.

The other thing about traveling by train is that you really get to see a beautiful part of our country. In fact, there is a train line out of Chicago that travels west that is considered the most beautiful train line in the United States.

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According to Time Out...

In a recent roundup of bucket-list train journeys, The Independent named Amtrak’s Empire Builder the No. 1 most scenic train ride in the U.S. Beginning at Chicago’s Union Station and making its way toward the Pacific Northwest, the route winds through 1,138 miles of rolling vistas and splendid wilderness, even following long stretches of the Lewis and Clark trail.

 

 

And the best part? Tickets for the life-defining trip can cost as low as $160—granted, it’s a coach ticket. But those views? Priceless.