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An ultra luxurious, unique Journey traveling from Chicago’s vibrance along the south coast of the Great Lakes to the Northeast and a soak in bubbling ‘rejuvenating’ carbonated mineral springs water from deep within the earth, into Canada and Montreal’s ‘foreign’ flair and ambience, ending at New York, the “City that never sleeps”, with a Broadway show and lots more. Passengers live on board rail cars at different layover locations; there is no moving in and out of hotels. A one of a kind vacation and outstanding value. |
| Groups | Private Cars | Reservations | Payment | Specials | Details | Other Routes |
| Chicago to New York via Montreal – 8 Days* and 7 Nights Live on board your luxurious rail Car while visiting Chicago – Albany – Montreal – New York *6 or 7 days by disembarking 1 or 2 days early, eliminating extra day visits to New York, with a fare reduction. See Itinerary below. |
| Departure Dates | Fares | Fare Comparisons | Itinerary |
DEPARTURE DATE(S) |
| 2025 – Early winter |
| FARE(S) Per person, double occupancy per bedroom: Early confirmed booking/reservation discounts* Payments, cancellations and refunds Special Offers Comparable Train Vacation Fares |
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From the ‘Windy City’, to carbonated water baths, the allure of Quebecois and ‘Big Apple’ broadway shows
| 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. Albany, on the west bank of the Hudson River is known for its architecture and nearby Saratoga bubbling mineral springs, with cold, carbonated water coming from deep within the earth. Bathing in these effervescent waters has been used for years as a natural way to relieve stress, relax, and refresh the body; some believe the water has healing, medicinal, restorative powers. Montreal is a French-English combination adding dynamism to a unique mixture of European and North American culture. Its art, architecture and graffiti make it vibrant and beautiful, a mosaic of varying elements, a hub of bilingual expression and multiculturalism; its like visiting a European country in North America. En Route Fall Foliage, seasonal, typically peaks in late September through October. New York offers to much to mention, from Broadway shows to inimitable shopping. |
| JOURNEY BY RAIL TIMETABLE |
| Day 1 – Tuesday – Chicago |
| Board after 11:00 am Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Chicago Click on Activities, Chicago to see optional things to do Evening welcome reception, on board Overnight in Chicago, on board Optional – Board after 9:00 am on Monday instead of Sunday, with an appropriate fare reduction |
| Day 2 – Wednesday – Chicago |
| Optional – Board after 9:00 am on Monday instead of Sunday, with an appropriate fare reduction Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Chicago area Depart Chicago mid evening Overnight en-route, on board |
| Day 3 – Thursday – Albany |
| Arrive Albany mid afternoon Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Albany, nearby Sarasota Springs Click on activities, Albany to see optional things to do Hosted visit to Saratoga Springs spa; soak in naturally effervescent mineral waters, if desired. Overnight in Albany, on board |
| Day 4 – Friday – Montreal |
| Depart Albany late morning Arrive Montreal early evening Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail car while you Visit Montreal Click on Activities, Montreal to see optional things to do Overnight in Montreal, on board |
| Day 5 – Saturday – Montreal |
| Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Montreal Hosted tour of attractions and an off car Quebecois cuisine diner Overnight in Montreal, on board |
| Day 6 – Sunday – New York |
| Depart Montreal mid morning Arrive New York mid evening Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit New York Click on New York to see optional things to do Overnight in New York, on board Optional – Disembark after arrival on Saturday instead of Friday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 7 – Monday – New York |
| Optional – Disembark after arrival 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 New York Hosted evening Broadway show, premier seating Overnight in New York, on board Optional – Disembark by 11:00 am on Saturday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 8 – Tuesday – New York |
| Optional – Disembark by 11:00 am on Saturday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. Disembark by 11:00 am |