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Washington, D.C. Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago
6-day round-trip Amtrak getaway from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Amtrak Vacations operates this six-day, five-night rail getaway between Chicago and 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.
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
- 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.
- How much does it cost?
- Fares start at $749 per person.
