I slept in private rooms on overnight trains in the US and Europe. The experiences were completely different, but I'd book both again.

Business Insider's reporter booked overnight train rides on Nightjet and Amtrak trains. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took an 11-hour overnight train from Venice to Vienna in 2023 and booked a private cabin for $200. I took a 53-hour Amtrak train from Chicago to California in 2026 and booked a bedroom for $2,200. While the overnight train rides were completely different, both were worth the price. One was a means to an end. The other was a destination in itself. I'm talking about two overn...