How much does it cost?

From $759 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $759 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Fares include round-trip Amtrak travel in Coach class from Chicago, IL, to Washington, D.C.

Is this trip guided or independent?

It is an independent rail vacation. A multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass lets you explore Washington, D.C., at your own pace, plus an included evening Monuments by Moonlight tour.

What attractions does the operator highlight?

The Washington Monument and National Mall, the Library of Congress, Georgetown and the Waterfront, the Lincoln Memorial, The Kennedy Center, the Hope Diamond, the Tidal Basin, Rock Creek Park, Barracks Row in Eastern Market, and Ben's Chili Bowl.

Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation

Washington, D.C. Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago

6-day round-trip Amtrak getaway from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

, traveling round trip in Coach class. Three nights of hotel accommodations in the capital are included, along with a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and an evening Monuments by Moonlight tour of the illuminated memorials. Amtrak Vacations points travelers toward the National Mall, the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, Georgetown and the Waterfront, Rock Creek Park, and a stop at Ben's Chili Bowl. The trip is independent rather than escorted, so you set your own daily pace using the sightseeing pass. It suits travelers who want a self-paced first look at the capital's monuments, museums, and food landmarks.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen US$10 since 4 Jul, to US$759.

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

Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the schedule and hotel with them before booking.

Included

3 nights' hotel accommodations
Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Washington, DC
Monuments by Moonlight Tour
Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago, IL

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $759 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $759 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Fares include round-trip Amtrak travel in Coach class from Chicago, IL, to Washington, D.C.
Is this trip guided or independent?: It is an independent rail vacation. A multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass lets you explore Washington, D.C., at your own pace, plus an included evening Monuments by Moonlight tour.
What attractions does the operator highlight?: The Washington Monument and National Mall, the Library of Congress, Georgetown and the Waterfront, the Lincoln Memorial, The Kennedy Center, the Hope Diamond, the Tidal Basin, Rock Creek Park, Barracks Row in Eastern Market, and Ben's Chili Bowl.