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Chicago, Midwest & Great Lakes – Rail

WHY CHICAGO, THE MIDWEST & THE GREAT LAKES?

This vast area offers some incredibly differing landscapes such as the Great Lakes of the north, the great cities of Chicago, Cleveland, Kansas City and Columbus, and the great plush fields of the prairies.

FINANCIAL PROTECTION

By booking a package with Complete North America you benefit from reduced rates on flights, accommodation and car rental along with complete financial protection. Package holidays are sold by Complete North America Limited as a member of the Hays Travel Independence Group with ATOL and ABTA bonded protection.

FLEXIBILITY

We’re able to offer a flexible approach on all of our holidays when selecting your accommodation, flights and destination. If you would like something specific, or maybe a touch of luxury, please speak to a member of our team who will happily offer advice and suggestions.

PERSONALISED DOCUMENTATION

With Complete North America you will receive an incredibly detailed personalised road book, hotel vouchers, car hire vouchers, electric flight itinerary, luggage labels, transfer / excursion vouchers and a handy black wallet to keep all your information in one place.

KNOWLEDGE

Our team of experienced travel specialists have been all over the North American region, and thanks to their knowledge and expertise, will be able to help tailor your perfect holiday whilst giving you the inside track on your North American adventure.

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Take inspiration from our example itineraries below or speak to us today so we can tailor something to your specific needs and plans. We can be as flexible as you want to be, and nothing at all is set in stone. Call us now on 0115 9610590 or enquire here

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CNA TRANS RAIL AMERICA

This once in a lifetime journey takes you to some of America’s most famous sights including Alcatraz, the National Mall, Willis Tower and Hollywood, and travel on some spectacular railroad excursions.

New York City | Washington, DC | Chicago | Glacier National Park | Portland | San Francisco | Los Angeles

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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK DISCOVERY

Board the train in Chicago and take the Northern route to the West Coast. Travel to the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis before heading into the unspoiled country of North Dakota and Montana. While in Montana, visit Glacier National Park and savor its breathtaking beauty. Your trip continues to Seattle traveling through forests of fir trees and alongside Puget Sound.

Chicago | Glacier National Park | Minneapolis | Seattle

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JAZZ, BLUES, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Launch your vacation in Muddy Waters’ Chicago. Sample the city’s sounds and the fare at the Italian Village. Then move on to Memphis, the birthplace of Rock ‘N’ Roll. While there, tour Graceland, and visit the world-famous Sun Studios. Rejoin Amtrak, and ride to New Orleans.

Chicago | Memphis | New Orleans

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ROUTE 66

The 15 night rail tour takes you to five of the eight states upon Route 66 and includes tours at the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Chicago and more whilst also giving you the independence to explore Route 66 at your own pace.

Chicago | St Louis | Albuquerque | Williams | Grand Canyon | Flagstaff | Kingman | Los Angeles

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WINDY CITY TO THE BIG APPLE

Visit two metropolitan cities by rail. Begin in Chicago and have a chance to explore the Windy City on board a sightseeing tour. Then board Amtrak for an overnight train to New York City. Experience the Big Apple on a sightseeing tour and dine in the world famous Time Square.

Chicago | New York City

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Quick facts:

Time Zone: GMT – 5
Flight time from UK: 8 hours 30 minutes

The Midwestern United States refers to the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Weather

In winter temperatures can fall below zero in many parts of the region while spring and autumn temperatures range from 10-20C. Summers in the Midwest tend to be humid and hot ranging from about 25-33C across many parts of the region.

Best time to visit

Winter may be vest avoided due to potential road closures due to snow but anytime from spring through to autumn is great. Avoiding the summer holidays will save you money on flights and also spare you the potentially intense heat in July / August.

Nature

The Midwest offers an abundance of natural sights such as the magnificent Great Lakes up north, the vast Northwoods, Badlands, Black Hills, Cuyahoga Valley, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Isle Royale National Park, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and more.

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Tranquility

While of course you have the bustling cities of Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cleveland and Detroit, away from the metropolises the Midwest is known for its peace and quiet offering great places to fish, horse ride, hike, view wildlife and boat.

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Beaches

Though there’s no sea, the Midwest still offers some of North America’s best beaches all along the Great Lakes, especially those in Chicago where the beaches back right on to the city centre. The states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota all offer beaches too.

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