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Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago

6-day Chicago roundtrip rail getaway to Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations packages this 6-day, 5-night roundtrip from Chicago to Glacier National Park on the Empire Builder in Coach class, with 2 nights spent onboard the train and 3 nights at the Glacier Park Lodge. The trip includes the Big Sky Circle Tour along Going-to-the-Sun Road, a boat cruise on Two Medicine Valley, and 5 meals at the lodge, plus time to explore the park on your own. The evidence does not break the trip down day by day, so the order of activities within the 3-night park stay is not specified. This suits travelers who want a single roundtrip rail journey to one destination, with the train fare, hotel, and main excursions bundled into one price rather than booked separately.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the order of the boat cruise, road tour, and free time with Amtrak Vacations before booking.
  • The Big Sky Circle Tour does not run until late June and the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise stops running in early September, so this package is bookable only in that summer window.
  • 5 meals (3 breakfasts and 2 dinners) are included at Glacier Park Lodge; no meals are mentioned for the 2 nights spent traveling onboard Amtrak.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations, 2 nights' onboard Amtrak
  • Big Sky Circle Tour (seasonal; does not run until late-June)
  • Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise (seasonal; stops running early September)
  • 3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners included at Glacier Park Lodge
  • Roundtrip Amtrak in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Glacier National Park onboard the Empire Builder

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Roundtrip Amtrak in Coach class from Chicago to Glacier National Park onboard the Empire Builder is included, with 2 nights onboard.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is billed as an independent rail vacation. The Big Sky Circle Tour and Two Medicine Valley boat cruise are included, guided activities, with time to explore the park on your own as well.
What hotel is used?
The Glacier Park Lodge, for 3 nights.
Are meals included?
5 meals are included at Glacier Park Lodge: 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
When does this package run?
The Big Sky Circle Tour does not start until late June, and the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise stops running in early September, so it is bookable only in that window.

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