12 days in Chicago & Oakland Itinerary
12 days in Chicago & Oakland Itinerary
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12 days in Chicago & Oakland Itinerary
Start: Sao Paulo
Fly:
14h 15min
1
Chicago
— 4 nights
Fly:
6h 45min
2
Oakland
— 5 nights
Fly:
22h
End: Sao Paulo
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4
nights
Chicago
4
nights

Windy City
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.Bring the kids along to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Museum of Science and Industry. Step out of Chicago with an excursion to Little Red Schoolhouse in Willow Springs--about 34 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, see the interesting displays at The Field Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, and meet the residents at Lincoln Park Zoo.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Chicago travel route planner .
Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chicago is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Brasilia Time (BRT) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 3 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Sao Paulo in October; daily highs in Chicago reach 21°C and lows reach 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel to Oakland.
Things to do in Chicago
Side Trips
Little Red Schoolhouse, Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm
Highlights from your plan

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm
1:30pm, Mon Oct 15

Museum of Science and Industry
10:00am, Tue Oct 16

Shedd Aquarium
10:00am, Wed Oct 17
5
nights
Oakland
5
nights

Oakland is the largest city and the county seat of Alameda County, California, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Safari West and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve. Venture out of the city with trips to Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach), Wine Tours & Tastings (in Napa) and Pride Mountain Vineyards (in St. Helena). The adventure continues: admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, explore and take pictures at Tilden Nature Area, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Muir Woods National Monument, and stop by Petaluma Seed Bank.
To find out how to plan a trip to Oakland, use our trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Chicago to Oakland by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and subway; or drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Oakland due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Chicago, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Oakland, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
To find out how to plan a trip to Oakland, use our trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Chicago to Oakland by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and subway; or drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Oakland due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Chicago, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Oakland, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Oakland
Side Trips
Safari West, Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Wine Tours & Tastings, Muir Woods National Monument
Highlights from your plan

Tilden Nature Area
2:00pm, Wed Oct 24

Muir Woods National Monument
10:30am, Wed Oct 24

Safari West
12:00pm, Sun Oct 21
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