Some years ago I took Amtrak from Chicago to Seattle, and then down the coast to SF and LA. It was a slow trip, but very enjoyable. In particular the spectacul

Some years ago I took Amtrak from Chicago to Seattle, and then down the coast to SF and LA. It was a slow trip, but very enjoyable. In particular the spectacular scenery in the Rockies viewable from the observation cars (I traveled during fall). I would thoroughly recommend it!