Chicago, by train

13–15 Mar 2026 · United States

3 days2 stops1 country557 km

The Empire Builder there and back, a weekend of museums and deep dish in between.

Day 1 13 Mar
1

Saint Paul Union Depot 🇺🇸

Saint Paul, United States

Eight hours of Wisconsin out the window, and I loved every one.
Day 1 13 Mar
2

Chicago 🇺🇸

United States · 2 nights

A hotel by the river, the Loop on foot.

13 Mar

Saint Paul Union Depot 🇺🇸Saint Paul, United States
Empire Builder, seat 23, coffee in hand. Eight hours to Chicago and I'm not even a little sorry.
13 Mar

Cloud Gate 🇺🇸Chicago, United States
The Bean in the rain. Still took the selfie.
14 Mar

Art Institute of Chicago 🇺🇸Chicago, United States
Nighthawks, American Gothic, and the Thorne Miniature Rooms, where I would like to live now.
15 Mar

Lou Malnati's 🇺🇸Chicago, United States
Deep dish with the butter crust. A fork, a knife, a nap.

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