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Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from New York City

New York City roundtrip via Chicago to Whitefish and Glacier National Park

Illustration of Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from New York City

Amtrak Vacations packages this 7-day, 6-night roundtrip from New York City to Whitefish, Montana, changing trains in Chicago from the Lake Shore Limited to the Empire Builder, both in Coach class. Whitefish is described as a charming alpine community next to Glacier National Park, and a 3-day car rental is included for the short drive to the park's west entrance and the start of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. From there, the evidence points to Logan Pass, the Continental Divide, Goat Lick for wildlife viewing, and St. Mary's Lake. A seasonal sightseeing tour of the park, running July through September, is also included, along with 2 nights of hotel accommodations. Four of the trip's 6 nights are spent onboard the train. The evidence does not give a day-by-day breakdown or name a specific hotel, so this suits New York area travelers who want rail, a rental car, and the park's main sights bundled into one price.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen US$230 since 4 Jul, to US$1,749.

US$1,979US$1,7394 Jul12 Sep

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

  • No specific hotel is named for the 2 nights of accommodations, so the actual comfort level is not stated in the evidence.
  • The seasonal sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park runs July to September, so it may not be available outside that window.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the schedule with Amtrak Vacations before booking.
  • 4 nights of this 7-day trip are spent onboard Amtrak, changing trains in Chicago, against only 2 nights at the Whitefish and Glacier National Park destination itself.

Included

  • Sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park (seasonal July to September)
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 3 Day Car Rental
  • Roundtrip Amtrak in Coach accommodations from New York City to Whitefish onboard the Lake Shore Limited and Empire Builder

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $1,749 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,749 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 Coach travel is included via the Lake Shore Limited (New York City to Chicago) and the Empire Builder (Chicago to Whitefish).
Is it escorted or independent?
It is billed as an independent rail vacation, with a 3-day car rental and a seasonal sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park included.
Which trains are used?
The Lake Shore Limited and the Empire Builder, both in Coach class, changing trains in Chicago.
What can you see at Glacier National Park?
The evidence lists the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Logan Pass, the Continental Divide, Goat Lick wildlife viewing, and St. Mary's Lake, all reachable by a short drive from Whitefish.
When does the sightseeing tour run?
July to September.
What hotel is used?
The evidence does not name a specific hotel, only "2 nights' hotel accommodations."

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