Don’t sit in your house and wait for warm weather. See the fun activities Michigan has to offer this winter by planning a Pure Michigan Snow Day and taking advantage of the hot savings Amtrak is offering on their Michigan trains! From now until March 31, Amtrak is offering 20 percent off fare for the Blue Water, Pere Marquette and Wolverine trains. Below are just a few of the special prices available (adult fares, each way, as low as):
Chicago |
to |
Detroit |
$28.00 |
Chicago |
to |
Grand Rapids |
$24.80 |
Chicago |
to |
Port Huron |
$24.80 |
To receive discounts, apply Amtrak fare code V441 for Michigan trains. The fare code must be used to take advantage of these low fares. Tickets are non-refundable and some blackout dates apply. See the Deals tab on Amtrak.com for other applicable restrictions, including advance reservation and purchase requirements for discounts through March 31. Terms and conditions vary.
Once you have your ticket, here is a sampling of special events occurring now until the end of March:
Beyond the special events, the following list is an excerpt of family-friendly attractions that will keep visitors warm indoors. These attractions are open year-round:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) does not endorse the events and attractions listed above as they just offer a snapshot of what visitors and residents can do along the Amtrak routes. For more information on other events, attractions, dining, lodging and connecting transportation to the trains, visit the following travel and visitor bureau websites:
Pure Michigan
Calhoun County Visitors Bureau
Dearborn Visitor and Welcome Center
Discover the Blue
Discover Kalamazoo
Experience Grand Rapids
Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Frankenmuth Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Four Flags Area Council on Tourism
Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Holland
Lapeer Chamber of Commerce
New Buffalo Travel and Visitor’s Guide
Saugatuck/Douglas
St. Joseph Today
Shiawassee County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Visit Ann Arbor
Visit Detroit
Visit Grand Haven
West Michigan Tourism Association
Ypsilanti Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

A conductor talks to passengers aboard the Amtrak Blue Water.
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