Amtrak Vacations
Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago
Chicago roundtrip on the Empire Builder to Whitefish and Glacier National Park
5 daysfrom $1,409
40% of days by rail · est.
Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation
Essential Glacier National Park Roundtrip from Chicago
Roundtrip rail getaway from Chicago to Glacier National Park
Amtrak Vacations offers this 5-day roundtrip rail getaway to Glacier National Park, departing from Chicago on the Empire Builder in Coach class. The package includes two nights' hotel accommodation, three meals, and the seasonal Big Sky Circle Tour of the park, which visits Going-to-the-Sun Road, Goat Lick and Logan Pass. It is listed as an independent rail vacation and currently appears under Amtrak Vacations' Flash Sale pricing. This roundtrip version bundles the Chicago to Glacier rail fare into the price, unlike the standalone Glacier National Park package, where rail is priced separately. It suits travelers starting from the Chicago area who want the train fare and park touring combined into one price.
Price history
Across 5 checks, this price has fallen US$30 since 4 Jul, to US$1,379.
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 Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park is seasonal and does not run until late June, so this may not suit an early-season visit.
- The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how the roundtrip Empire Builder journey is scheduled before booking.
Included
- 2 nights' hotel accommodations
- Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park (seasonal; does not run until late-June)
- 3 meals included (2 breakfasts and 1 dinner)
- Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago, IL onboard the Empire Builder®
Questions travellers ask
- How much does it cost?
- From $1,379 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,379 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
- Is rail travel included?
- Yes. This package includes roundtrip Amtrak Coach travel from Chicago on the Empire Builder.
- What is included at Glacier National Park?
- 2 nights' hotel accommodation, the seasonal Big Sky Circle Tour, and 3 meals (2 breakfasts and 1 dinner).
- When does the park tour run?
- The Big Sky Circle Tour is seasonal and does not start until late June.
- What will I see on the tour?
- Landmarks including Going-to-the-Sun Road, Goat Lick and Logan Pass.
- Is this trip escorted or independent?
- It is listed as an independent rail vacation; the evidence does not describe a tour manager traveling with the group.
