10 days in Illinois Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Illinois tour itinerary planner
Start: Chicago
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Chicago
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Peoria
— 2 nights
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Springfield
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Chicago
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Chicago — 4 nights
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Windy City
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: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, take in panoramic vistas at 360 Chicago Observation Deck, admire the striking features of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, and make a trip to Millennium Park.
To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Chicago online trip builder.
Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Chicago. In April, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to fly to Peoria.
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Peoria — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Peoria Riverfront Museum, then take a memorable drive along Grand View Drive, then examine the collection at Caterpillar Visitors Center, and finally try your luck at Par-A-Dice Casino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): steep yourself in history at David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, then meet the residents at Miller Park Zoo, and then have fun and explore at Children's Discovery Museum.
Make your Peoria itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Fly from Chicago to Peoria in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in April, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Springfield.
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Make your Peoria itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Fly from Chicago to Peoria in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in April, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Springfield.
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Springfield — 3 nights
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Flower City
Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.Springfield is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get advice or help at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, ponder the world of politics at Illinois State Capitol, let the kids burn off some steam at Washington Park, and contemplate the long history of Dana-Thomas House.
To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Springfield road trip site.
Getting from Peoria to Springfield by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Illinois travel guide
The Prairie State
The most populous state in the country's Midwest region, Illinois features a diverse landscape that includes both the enormous urban sprawl of Chicago and flat central plains, devoted almost entirely to farmland. With a great selection of things to do, Chicago is the state's centerpiece, featuring world-famous architecture and renowned museums. Farther away from this giant urban center, you can explore historical landmarks dedicated to local heroes Abraham Lincoln and Ernest Hemingway. The state also includes a prehistoric Native American site, one of only 20 World Heritage Sites in the United States, a unique feature well-worth adding to your itinerary.
