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Austin Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago

Roundtrip rail getaway from Chicago to Austin on the Texas Eagle

Illustration of Austin Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago

Amtrak Vacations runs this 5-day independent rail vacation between Chicago and Austin. The Texas Eagle carries travelers round trip in Coach class, bookending 2 nights in an Austin hotel and an included sightseeing city tour of the city's major landmarks tied to its live-music scene, art, culture, and history. The operator does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, so the exact split between travel days and time in Austin is not detailed here. It suits travelers near Chicago who want a short, train-based getaway built around Austin's live-music, art, and culture landmarks.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$459 every time.

US$4594 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the Chicago-Austin travel schedule and city-tour timing with them before booking.
  • No current departure dates are listed in this package's details; confirm exact travel dates with Amtrak Vacations.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Sightseeing city tour of Austin
  • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Austin on the Texas Eagle®

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $459 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $459 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?
Yes, roundtrip Amtrak Coach class travel from Chicago to Austin on the Texas Eagle.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation, with an included sightseeing city tour of Austin.
Which train is used?
The Texas Eagle, roundtrip between Chicago and Austin in Coach class.
What is included?
2 nights of hotel accommodations in Austin, a sightseeing city tour, and roundtrip Coach class Amtrak travel on the Texas Eagle.
How long is the trip?
5 days and 4 nights, round trip between Chicago and Austin.

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