There are highways, and then there is Route 66— the iconic “Mother Road” that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica. Known for its neon lights, vintage motels, and retro diners, this historic route recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. It has become synonymous with Americana, drawing road-trip aficionados from around the world.
And if you’ve been eager to explore the route — without driving yourself — we have good news. Amtrak has organized a 14-day trip through six destinations along Route 66.
The trip starts in Chicago, America’s architectural hub, and ends in celebrity-studded Los Angeles. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of historic Albuquerque, ride the Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, and tour Beverly Hills to see the homes of the most famous stars in Los Angeles.
What to know about Amtrak’s epic 2,400-mile rail journey
Day 1 Trip Begins in Chicago
Day 2 Chicago, IL
Day 3 Chicago to St. Louis
Day 4 St. Louis, MO
Day 5 Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 6 Albuquerque, NM
Day 7 Albuquerque, NM
Day 8 Albuquerque to Williams
Day 9 Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Day 10 Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Day 11 Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 12 Los Angeles, CA
Day 13 Los Angeles, CA
Day 14 Trip Ends in Los Angeles
Trip highlights with stops at the Grand Canyon and the Gateway Arch
- Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago
- Admission to the Gateway Arch Tram Ride
- Walking city tour of Albuquerque
- Round-trip service in Coach accommodations on the Grand Canyon Railway
- Grand Canyon Freedom Tour
- Sightseeing city tour of the Star Homes in Los Angeles
What’s Included in the Route 66 trip
- One-way Amtrak tickets in Coach accommodations from Chicago to St. Louis, St. Louis to Albuquerque, Albuquerque to Williams Junction, Williams Junction to Los Angeles on the Texas Eagle and Southwest Chief
- 11 nights’ hotel accommodations; 2 nights’ onboard Amtrak
- 3 meals (1 breakfast, 2 dinners)
You can learn more all about the trip here.