14 days in Chicago & Seattle Itinerary

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Shedd Aquarium. The adventure continues: engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Chicago itinerary website.

Krakow, Poland to Chicago is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. In May, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Get out of town with these interesting Seattle side-trips: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (in Tacoma), Mount Ellinor (in Olympic National Park) and Hands On Children's Museum (in Olympia). And it doesn't end there: take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellevue Botanical Garden, and get curious at Pacific Science Center.

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Getting from Chicago to Seattle by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. May in Seattle sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.