15 days in Chicago & Los Angeles Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chicago Riverwalk and Richard H. Driehaus Museum. Get outdoors at Lakefront Trail and Boat Tours & Water Sports. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Chicago River, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Name Cathedral, make a trip to Chicago Skyline, and examine the collection at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank.

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Berlin, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to Chicago, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, daytime highs in Chicago are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Newport Beach and Crystal Cove. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Broad and The Nethercutt Collection. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Temecula (Wilson Creek Winery & Old Town Temecula), Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach Pier & Huntington Dog Beach) and Main Beach (in Laguna Beach). There's lots more to do: get curious at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, catch a movie at California Science Center, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Chicago in October, expect Los Angeles to be a bit warmer, temps between 32°C and 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can fly back home.