Route – Preeminent Travel, Denver to Chicago

An ultra luxurious, exclusive Journey traveling from the mountains through the Western USA’s plains to the Great Lakes; living on board during boarding and disembarking location layovers with no moving in and out of hotels. A unique one of a kind trip, an outstanding value.

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Denver to Chicago – 4 Days* and 3 Nights
Enjoy life on board your luxurious rail Car while visiting
Denver – Chicago
*Or,
Or 3 days by disembarking 1 day early, eliminating an extra day visit in Chicago, with a fare reduction. See Itinerary below.

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DEPARTURE DATE(S)
2025  By fall
Or, a day later by boarding on the 2nd day, eliminating an extra day visit to San Francisco, at a reduced fare.
FARE(S)

Per person, double occupancy per bedroom:
Grande Suite $* – Master Suite $*
Single passenger: 175% of double occupancy per person fare
*Or,
a lower fare by disembarking a day early in Chicago; ask Reservations about the fare reduction.

Early confirmed booking/reservation discounts:*
210 or more days in advance 12% – 175 days 9% – 140 days 6%
* Can’t be combined with other discounts unless specifically provided for.
Unconfirmed prices are subject to change without notice.
Journey dates and routes are subject to change based on Amtrak’s timetable and other operational considerations.

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The preeminent, luxurious, one of a kind way to travel from Denver to Chicago

Denver, known as the Mile High City situated 5672 feet above sea level in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, with 300 days of sunshine, brilliant blue skies and breathtaking mountain scenery. The Rockies make Denver a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of challenging trails, white water rafting and some of the finest downhill and cross-country skiing. The Art Museum is one of the largest Native American art collections in the world. Red Rocks amphitheatre surrounded by giant, ancient rock formations is famous for its one-of-a-kind outdoor concert venue.
Chicago, on Lake Michigan, is famed for its bold architecture, including skyscrapers like the 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago with its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, and is known for its vibrant arts scene, numerous cultural attractions, excellent shopping, interesting architecture, Navy Pier and beautiful beaches that stretch along the waterfront. The downtown Millennium Park features a centerpiece 110-ton Cloud Gate sculpture, fascinating Crown Fountain, an outdoor concert venue and Lurie Garden, a ‘secret garden’ and naturalistic place of rest and renewal for humans and wildlife alike.
 
JOURNEY BY RAIL TIMETABLE
Day 1 – Thursday – Denver
BOARD AFTER 10:00 am
Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail car while you
Visit Denver
Click on Activities, Denver to see optional things to do
Depart
Denver Early Evening
Day 2 – Friday – Chicago
Arrive Chicago mid afternoon
Magnificent en-route scenery with immaculate on board service
Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you

Visit Chicago area,
Click on Activities, Chicago to see optional things to do
Overnight in Chicago on board
Optional – Disembark by 6:00 pm on Friday instead of Saturday with an appropriate fare reduction.
Day 3 – Saturday – Chicago
Optional – Disembark by 6:00 pm on Friday instead of Saturday or Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction.
Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you
Visit Chicago
Hosted tour of attractions
Overnight in Chicago on board
Optional – Disembark by 11:00 am on Saturday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction.
Day 4 – Sunday – Chicago
Optional – Disembark by 11:00 pm on Saturday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction.
Disembark by 11:00 am