Amtrak Stations in Minnesota

Minnesota is served by two Amtrak routes, the Empire Builder and the Borealis, with stations in St. Paul, St. Cloud, and several smaller cities. Trains offer connections to popular destinations such as Chicago, Glacier National Park, Seattle and Portland. View the list of Minnesota Amtrak stations and routes below to learn more.

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Minnesota Amtrak Stations

Detroit Lakes, MN (DLK)
Red Wing, MN (RDW)
St. Cloud, MN (SCD)
St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN – Union Depot (MSP) (pictured above)
Staples, MN (SPL)
Winona, MN (WIN)

Minnesota Amtrak Routes

The Empire Builder travels through Minnesota daily, with one train in each direction. The Borealis offers additional service on the same tracks, but only between St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago.

Borealis: Twin Cities-Chicago
Empire Builder: Chicago-Portland-Seattle

Tips and Things to Know

The Twin Cities station is in downtown St. Paul. A block away is the Union Depot light rail station and you can walk to museums and the Mississippi River.
Winona is a beautiful place to hike, or plan your trip around one of the unique festivals. For stunning views of the Mississippi River, be sure to check out Great River Bluffs State Park, Garvin City Heights Park and Sugar Loaf Bluff.
Barn Bluff is the major landmark in Red Wing, Minnesota, which was regarded as sacred by Native American tribes. Visit in February or March to see wintering eagles.