10 days in Chicago & New Orleans Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo.

For reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Chicago travel route planner.

Aracaju, Brazil to Chicago is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Aracaju in July, plan for slightly colder nights in Chicago, with lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, and get a dose of the wild on Happiness Bayou Tours.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our New Orleans online tour planner.

You can fly from Chicago to New Orleans in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in New Orleans when traveling from Chicago in July, with lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.