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Chicago Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Denver
Roundtrip rail getaway from Denver to Chicago on the California Zephyr
Amtrak Vacations runs this 6-day independent rail vacation between Denver and Chicago. The California Zephyr 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, the Lakefront Trail, Chicago's blues clubs, and its world-class museums. 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 Denver 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 Denver-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 Denver to Chicago on the California Zephyr®
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes, roundtrip Amtrak Coach class travel between Denver and Chicago on the California Zephyr.
- 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 California Zephyr, roundtrip between Denver 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 California Zephyr train travel.
- How long is the trip?
- 6 days and 5 nights, round trip between Denver and Chicago.
