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Chicago Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Dallas

Roundtrip rail getaway from Dallas to Chicago on the Texas Eagle

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Amtrak Vacations runs this 6-day independent rail vacation between Dallas and Chicago. The Texas Eagle carries travelers round trip in Coach class, bookending 3 nights in a Chicago hotel. A Chicago CityPASS is included, covering Shedd Aquarium, SkyDeck Chicago, and the Field Museum, plus a choice of 2 more attractions from the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, the 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, or the Adler Planetarium. A multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour is also included, and the operator's description points travelers toward the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's blues clubs, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park. The operator does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, so the exact split between travel time and time in Chicago is not detailed here. It suits travelers near Dallas who want a train-based getaway built around Chicago's museums, music, and skyline views.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the Dallas-Chicago travel schedule and sightseeing timing with them before booking.
  • Beyond the core CityPASS sites, you get a choice of only 2 of 4 extra attractions (Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, or Adler Planetarium).
  • No current departure dates are listed in this package's details; confirm exact travel dates with Amtrak Vacations.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago
  • Chicago CityPASS® including: Shedd Aquarium, SkyDeck Chicago, Field Museum
  • Choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions: Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago), 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Adler Planetarium
  • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Dallas on the Texas Eagle®

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, roundtrip Amtrak Coach class travel between Dallas and Chicago on the Texas Eagle.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation, with an included multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago.
Which train is used?
The Texas Eagle, roundtrip between Dallas and Chicago in Coach class.
What is included?
3 nights of hotel accommodations, a Chicago CityPASS (Shedd Aquarium, SkyDeck Chicago, Field Museum), a choice of 2 more attractions, a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, and roundtrip Texas Eagle train travel.
How long is the trip?
6 days and 5 nights, round trip between Dallas and Chicago.

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