Amtrak Vacations
Austin Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago
Roundtrip rail getaway from Chicago to Austin on the Texas Eagle
5 daysfrom $459
40% of days by rail · rough est.
Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation
San Antonio Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago
Roundtrip Texas Eagle rail getaway from Chicago to San Antonio
Amtrak Vacations runs this San Antonio Ultimate Getaway as a 6-day, 5-night roundtrip from Chicago, riding the Texas Eagle both ways. The $619 USD price includes the roundtrip rail fare, 3 nights of hotel accommodations in San Antonio, and a multi-day Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass covering attractions such as the Alamo, the Riverwalk, Market Square, and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. No day-by-day itinerary is published, and since the Texas Eagle journey between Chicago and San Antonio runs well over a day each way, travelers should confirm with the operator how the 6 days split between rail travel and time in the city. This suits Midwestern travelers who want a rail-based San Antonio break with sightseeing already arranged.
Price history
Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$619 every time.
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; the roundtrip Texas Eagle journey between Chicago and San Antonio takes well over a day each way on Amtrak's published schedules, so confirm with the operator how the 6 days split between rail travel and time in San Antonio.
- No hotel name or star rating is given in the evidence, so the specific San Antonio property is unknown until you book.
- The class of Texas Eagle travel (Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom) is not specified in this package's evidence.
Included
- Multi-day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass of San Antonio
- 3 nights' hotel accommodations
- Roundtrip Amtrak from Chicago to San Antonio onboard the Texas Eagle
Questions travellers ask
- How much does it cost?
- From $619 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $619 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 travel from Chicago to San Antonio on the Texas Eagle is included in the price.
- What is included?
- 3 nights of hotel accommodations, roundtrip Texas Eagle rail travel, and a multi-day Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass of San Antonio.
- Is it escorted or independent?
- It is sold as an independent Getaway; the hop-on, hop-off pass and free time let you explore San Antonio at your own pace.
- How long is the trip?
- 6 days and 5 nights, with 3 nights of hotel accommodations in San Antonio.
