YA Chicago Trip
YA is headed to the Windy City! Pack your bags as we head up north to see the sights and experience what Chicago has to offer.
Date and time
No available dates
Location
Chicago
Chicago Chicago, ILAbout this event
Travel & Lodging
- Book your train ticket: amtrak.com (see FAQs for train times)
- Book your hotel: https://tinyurl.com/laquintachicagodowntown
Here is the high level itinerary:
- Thursday: Depart St. Louis by train at 6:30am
- Arrive in Chicago around noon
- We'll grab lunch and explore downtown
- Friday: Big Bus Tour of Downtown Chicago
- Saturday: Return to STL by train around 7pm
Frequently asked questions
Since everyone is responsible for booking their own travel & hotel, you can sign up until the day of the trip, provided there is availability. We strongly encourage everyone to book their train ticket and hotel as soon as possible to guarantee your spot.
The total price will vary. If you share a room with someone your trip could be as little as $565 plus the cost of food. Please note, all travel must be booked individually so the sooner you book your train ticket and hotel the less expensive it may be.
We will take the Amtrak train. Please book your own ticket at amtrak.com. Departing St. Louis in 6/20/24: 302 Lincoln Service leaves St. Louis at 6:35am Arrives in Chicago at 11:40am Returning to St. Louis 6/22/24: 21 Texas Eagle leaves Chicago at 1:55pm Arrives St. Louis at 7:11pm
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown Check-in: 6/20/24 Check-out: 6:22/24 Feel free to book whatever room fits your style and budget. You are welcome to split the cost of the hotel room by sharing a room with a friend.
Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join us. Feel free to invite your friends or family who you feel would enjoy this time of Christian fellowship.
Pack light! We are taking the train and will be doing a lot of walking. Only bring what you can carry. It is about a half mile walk from the train station to the hotel. Pack comfortable shoes. It will be summer but downtown Chicago can get chilly so bring a light jacket.