Glacier National Park and Seattle from Chicago
7 Days
3 Destinations
Trip Itinerary
Experience all the best of Glacier National Park and Seattle, from Chicago on Amtrak’s iconic Empire Builder train route. Your trip starts in Chicago, where you will board the train for an overnight journey to Glacier National Park. Enjoy beautiful views along the way. Once to Glacier National Park, savor the breathtaking beauty and fresh mountain air while touring its most stunning peaks, lakes and valleys. Then board Amtrak’s Empire Builder train, just steps from your hotel, and trace the footsteps of famous explorers as the overnight route travels along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail. Once to Seattle, spend two days discovering all the wonders of this great Pacific Northwest city.

Board Amtrak's Empire Builder today in Chicago for your comfortable and scenic overnight journey to Glacier National Park. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Accommodation Options

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown Wolf Point

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

voco Chicago Downtown

Welcome to Glacier National Park! Upon arrival, check in at the Glacier Park Lodge for a two-night stay and begin to discover your gorgeous surroundings. (Overnight in Glacier National Park)
Accommodation Options

Glacier Park Lodge

Today, discover Glacier National Park on the Big Sky Circle tour. Drive over the breathtaking Maria's Pass. Stop at Goat Lick for some wildlife viewing. Venture along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, a windy-mountain thoroughfare that spans 50 miles through the park. Don't forget your camera today as the views are spectacular! (Overnight in Glacier National Park) B, D
Accommodation Options

Glacier Park Lodge
Today, explore more of the serene sights of Glacier National Park on a scenic boat cruise of Two Medicine Valley. Enjoy a relaxing cruise while listening to the Blackfoot Indian folklore surrounding this gorgeous area. The Two Medicine Valley boat cruise will take your breath away! This evening, make your way to the train station adjacent to your hotel for the comfortable overnight journey to Seattle. (Overnight onboard Amtrak) B, D

Welcome to Seattle! Upon arrival in the city, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Get to know the "Emerald City" with your Seattle CityPASS, giving you access to attractions including the Seattle Aquarium, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and more! Also, don't miss Pike Place Market, Seattle's Great Wheel and many more popular destinations while in the city. (Overnight in Seattle)
Accommodation Options

Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown

Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle

Hotel Andra Seattle MGallery Hotel Collection

Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Continue exploring Seattle at your leisure today using your CityPASS. Discover the Space Needle, the most iconic structure in the city, and enjoy the stunning 360-degree views from the observation deck of snow-capped Mt. Rainier, the lights of downtown Seattle, and picturesque Elliott Bay. (Overnight in Seattle)
Accommodation Options

Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown

Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle

Hotel Andra Seattle MGallery Hotel Collection

Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Trip Details
Trip Highlights
- Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise of Glacier National Park.*
- Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park.*
- Seattle CityPASS® including:
- Space Needle
- Seattle Aquarium
- Plus your choice of admission to 3 of the following attractions:
- Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
*Big Sky Circle Tour and Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise are both seasonal tours. Big Sky does not run until late-June. Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruises stops running early September.
What's Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Glacier National Park and Glacier National Park to Seattle onboard the Empire Builder®
- 4 nights’ hotel accommodations; 2 nights onboard Amtrak
- 4 meals included (2 breakfasts and 2 dinners)