A Snafu on Amtrak’s Empire Builder | Portland to Chicago Train Trip

We spent two full days living aboard Amtrak’s Empire Builder, traveling from Portland, Oregon to Chicago, Illinois—and the journey was anything but ordinary. From an unexpected sleeper car upgrade to snowy vistas through Glacier National Park, this long-distance train trip delivered both breathtaking scenery and a few unexpected challenges along the way. In this video, we take you onboard the Empire Builder as it winds through Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, including iconic views of Glacier National Park, a stop in Havre, Montana, and a full room tour and onboard shower experience. We also break down how we got upgraded and reveal exactly how much this trip cost, so be sure to watch until the end. Whether you’re curious about Amtrak sleeper cars, considering a cross-country train trip, or just love scenic travel, this video gives an honest, real-time look at what it’s like to slow down and see America by rail. 02:18 – All Aboard 07:09 – Washington 13:00 – Montana 16:32 – Glacier National Park 23:04 – Exploring Havre 25:06 – Room Tour 29:53 – North Dakota 39:05 – Shower Time 41:06 – Wisconsin 46:10 – Illinois #EmpireBuilder #AmtrakTravel #TrainTravel #SleeperCar #GlacierNationalPark #PortlandToChicago #ScenicTrain #TravelVlog #RailTravel #SlowTravel #USAByTrain #AmtrakSleeper #AmtrakAdventures #RailLife #LongDistanceTrain #ScenicTrainRide #TrainAcrossAmerica #EpicViews #TravelVlog #ScenicRoute #CrossCountryAdventure #MountainViews #AllAboard #TheQueerQuesters #GayTravel #LGBTQTravel #GayVlog #QueerTravel #TravelWithPride #PrideTravel #LGBTQAdventures #LGBTQExplorers #TravelLife #TravelGram #AdventureAwaits #Wanderlust #TravelWithUs #TravelAddict #ExploreTheWorld #GayTravelVlog