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The 5 Best Stops On America's Wildly Scenic Empire Builder Train Through The Mountain West

Amtrak's Empire Builder service between Chicago and Seattle or Portland passes through some of the West's most majestic ...
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The most beautiful train ride in the U.S. starts in Chicago

The 46-hour cross-country rail trip—which can cost as little as $160—is nothing short of epic.