Seattle → Milwaukee
1 train on this corridor — fastest 44h 36m on the Empire Builder, fares from $145. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
44h 36m · Empire Builder
Cheapest (indicative)
from $145 · Empire Builder
Origin stations
SEA
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~60% on-time
16:55
Seattle King Street Station (SEA)
13:31 +2 days
Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MKE)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Empire Builder covers Seattle to Milwaukee in about 44h 36m, departing Seattle King Street Station at 16:55. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $145 on the Empire Builder. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Empire Builder. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.