Pullman Rail Journeys Offers Two Holiday Packages

Pullman Rail Journeys, connecting Chicago and New Orleans, is offering two holiday packages to celebrate the season.

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Guests journey between the "Windy City" and "Big Easy" aboard restored vintage rail cars. Luxury hotels, restaurants, shows and light festivals will be on full display.

Below are the two holiday packages offered:

Southbound Holiday Reveling Package: New Orleans - Rate starts at $1,109 per person, based on double occupancy and includes:

  • Pullman Rail from Chicago to New Orleans in open section, upper berth accommodations with upgrades available
  • One-night sleeping accommodations onboard Pullman
  • All meals and drinks including premium spirits while aboard Pullman
  • Amtrak station to hotel private transfer upon arrival in New Orleans
  • Three-night hotel accommodations at the Hotel Monteleone
  • Holiday Reveillon Dinner at the legendary Antoine’s Restaurant
  • Round-trip private transfers to City Park New Orleans
  • Admission to Celebration in the Oaks including train ride through the holiday lights display

North bound Magnificent Holiday Package: Chicago - Price starts at $949 per person, based on double occupancy and includes:

  • Pullman Rail from New Orleans to Chicago in open section, upper berth accommodations with upgrades available
  • One-night sleeping accommodations aboard Pullman
  • All meals and drinks including premium spirits while aboard Pullman
  • Amtrak station to hotel private transfer upon arrival in Chicago
  • Three-night hotel accommodations at the Palmer House Hilton
  • Tickets to a Broadway in Chicago Show, “Elf the Musical” or “Wicked”
  • Round-trip private transfers to Zoolights at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Pullman Rail Journeys departs weekly from Union Station in Chicago at 8 p.m. every Friday, and arrives in New Orleans' the following day at 3:45 p.m. Northbound departures from New Orleans are every Sunday at 1:45 p.m., arriving in Chicago the following day at 9 a.m. Roundtrip return aboard Amtrak may also be booked at time of reservation.