Treat yourself to the perfect escape. Our Rail Getaways are packed with excitement, memory-making experiences, and discovery. Explore the best cities, sightseeing attractions, treasured national parks, and scenery from the train.

You set your own flexible schedule on these unescorted Independent Rail Vacations. Decide where you want to go, which train routes you want to take, how long you plan to stay, and what you want to see and experience. We’ll lock in your hotel reservations, sightseeing attractions, activities, dining and more!

Begin and end your train vacation in the same place with a return journey by rail. Double the sights you'll see and immerse yourself in the onboard experience. Remember, your roundtrip vacation doesn't have to start in Chicago. Choose your preferred departure station below.

With over 500 destinations in 46 states and more than 30 train routes across the country—many of them legendary and some in Canada—there are endless opportunities for you to explore and enjoy life onboard.

Get outside. These national parks make up the wildest, most beautiful landscapes in North America. You could spend a lifetime exploring these treasured sites and always discover something awe-inspiring. Which national park will you choose to visit next?

Combine the best of land and sea travel on one of our Rail & Sail Vacations. Ride the rails and dock in bucket list destinations to partake in memorable shore excursions where no two days are ever alike.

Journeying Coast to Coast across North America onboard a long-distance Amtrak train is truly one of the greatest travel experiences in the world. Onboard, take in the breathtaking passing landscapes en route to the most sought after cities, national parks, and landmarks.