Departing only from Kansas City, make your way to the big city of Chicago, IL with round trip train fare aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief. Don't miss this perfect opportunity to see everything the Windy City has to offer, from the architecture and street art to the amazing museums.
- Guided tour of some of Wright’s iconic masterpieces, including Unity Temple
- Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
- Tour Millennium Park
- Spend four nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
DAY 1: WELCOME TO CHICAGO
Board an Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train in Kansas City and travel across the state of Missouri and into the Windy City, Chicago. Unpack for a Four-Night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk, conveniently located 2 blocks from Millennium Park and 4 blocks from the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Our home away from home is the perfect location to suit everyone’s taste! D
DAY 2: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHITECTURE TOUR/ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Frank Lloyd Wright once said “Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.” Today, our guide will take us around the city to point out some of Wright’s iconic masterpieces, including Unity Temple, considered by many architects to be the first modern building in the world. This afternoon, we will visit the Art Institute of Chicago, home to priceless works of art by Seurat, Monet, Warhol, Picasso, and Matisse, to name a few. B, D
DAY 3: MILLENNIUM PARK/CHICAGO'S STREET ART
This morning, with your expert guide, tour Millennium Park, before taking in Chicago’s Street Art. Did you know that tens of thousands of square feet of murals make their home on bridges, buildings, train stations and parking garages? Then the day is yours to explore this bustling city! Shop along the Magnificent Mile, visit Willis Tower for a Bird’s Eye View of this city, or take in a Chicago theatre performance. Your Tour Director is there to help plan your day and into the night! B
DAY 4: CHICAGO'S MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Today, explore the many exhibits at one of the largest science museums in the world – Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. Head down the Chicago River aboard Chicago’s First Leading Lady and see dozens of landmark buildings that line the Chicago River on an architecture cruise led by expert docents from the Chicago Architecture center. B, D
DAY 5: TRAVEL HOME
After an early lunch we will board a late afternoon train and say goodbye to this wonderful city, travelling home with fond memories made. B, L
Dates:
- Departure: September 22, 2023
- Return: September 26, 2023
Pricing:
- Double: $1,639
- Single: $2,119
- Triple/Quad: $1,454
*Price per person
*Includes roundtrip train fare from Kansas City
Average Temperatures:
Chicago, IL: 74° / 62°
Luggage:
Orange luggage tags are provided and are to be placed on your “checked luggage” (large bag). You do not need a tag for your carry-on bag, for which you will be responsible for taking on and off the coach. There is limited space in the cabin of the coach, so unless you require your carry-on bag while traveling, we will stow it in the luggage compartment.
On the first and last nights of this tour, you are welcome to pack your carry-on bag with essentials that would enable us to leave your “checked bag” on the coach. This will facilitate faster check-in and luggage delivery. This is not a requirement, merely a suggestion; we will deliver your “checked bag” to your room on the first and last night if you desire, just like every other night of the tour.
Identification:
Since we are traveling by plane you must bring a valid state-issued ID or passport.
Important Information:
Each reservation requires a $250 per person deposit planning fee (exceptions may apply) to be credited toward your final payment. Some or all of your deposit may be non-refundable per our cancellation schedule noted in these Terms & Conditions below. We are happy to accept cash, check (preferred) or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) for your deposit.
Throughout 2021 we limited capacity on all our tours. This policy was so overwhelmingly popular by Sunrise travelers, we have made it permanent. In 2022 and beyond, we will limit the capacity on our motorcoaches to 80%. Most Sunrise Tours travel on 50-seat coaches with extra legroom, which means guests will enjoy extra legroom AND at least 6-8 empty seats. In the rare cases when we charter a 55-seat coach, there will be at least 10 open seats on the bus.
Our popular on-board refreshment service on travel days will feature a variety of soda, beer, wine spritzers, juices and sparkling water choices served in recyclable aluminum cans. This is a safe and eco-conscious way for us to deliver the ever-popular Sunrise Tours “happy hour” on tour. We do not typically serve bottled water and ask that while on tour you be responsible for your own hydration and consider the Sunrise Tours drink service a welcome refreshment.
Terms and Conditions:
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.
