The Skyline of Chicago

Empire Builder

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The Empire Builder Rail Experience

Experience the rugged splendor of the American West. Traveling daily between Chicago and the Pacific Northwest along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail, the mighty Empire Builder takes you on an exciting adventure through majestic wilderness, following the footsteps of early pioneers.

Lincoln Park - Chicago
The Skyline of Chicago

From Chicago, you'll have magnificent views of the Mississippi and see the glowing night skyline of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Awake the next morning as you cross the North Dakota plains and travel over the spectacular Gassman Coulee Trestle. Skirting the Missouri, you'll cross into the Big Sky country in Montana. Continuing on to Glacier National Park. From Spokane, you continue on to Seattle.

Mississipi River
The skyline of New Orleans and the Mississippi river

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Awe-Inspiring Alaska

As well as your trek through the American West, you'll also enjoy a cruise to the breathtaking region of Alaska. Home to spectacular, wintry scenes, Alaska is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. With an array of cruise offers from a variety of cruise lines to this stunning area, we are proud to offer competitive and attractive deals to Alaska, the largest state in the U.S..

Denali National Park - Alaska
The landscape of Alaska

Whether you’re interested in exploring 'off the beaten track', or visiting the stunning St. Elias National Park, Alaska is vast and offers a number of fantastic day trips to suit all tastes.

Hubbard Glacier - Alaska
A Glacier in Alaska with snowy mountains in the background

Amazing Empire Builder Cruise & Stay Deals

* Price information

Prices on display are from and per person based on 2 sharing the lowest cabin grade unless otherwise stated. Gratuities are not included in any of these offers unless otherwise stated. Baggage charge may apply. No Booking fee is payable when you book online. Cruise Nation and Cruise Line Terms & Conditions apply. E&OE.

For the latest and most up to date availability & pricing, please click on a deal or call our team on 0333 455 8500

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5* service

great support from Karen - very detailed and helpful.

Mr Stephen Donald-05 November 2025

Cruise nation

Phone calls were efficient and gave all details needed but changed mind on cruise and ended up booking online as after 6pm sunday when booked

Mrs Dawn Broadley-04 November 2025

Great service!!!

Excellent communication. Speedy replies and good information. Scott was very knowledgeable and provided reply to.emails at all times!!

Mr Keith Hennelly-03 November 2025

Marvellous efficiency

Excellent efficient helpful. Mary was wonderful. She was very patient with me keep changing the instructions. She was brilliant.

Mrs Margaret Collick-30 October 2025