15 days in Chicago & Los Angeles Itinerary

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, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, walk around Millennium Park, and admire the striking features of 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Chicago is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Zurich in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Chicago. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.

Venture out of the city with trips to Disney California Adventure Park (in Anaheim) and San Diego (Museum of Us & USS Midway Museum). Pack the 6th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 7th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Monica Pier, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive.

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You can fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles. In August, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.