15 days in Chicago & Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary

Attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, wander the streets of The Magnificent Mile, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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Cardiff, UK to Chicago is an approximately 13-hour combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Cardiff to Chicago. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Cardiff in October: highs in Chicago hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Family-friendly places like Trail Ridge Road and Monarch Lake Loop Trail will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rocky Mountain National Park: Columbine Lake Trail (in Fraser), Spas (in Grand Lake) and High Country Trails (in Granby). There's lots more to do: hike along Emerald Lake Trail, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapel on the Rock, tour the pleasant surroundings at Andrews Glacier Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Ouzel Falls.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Chicago to Rocky Mountain National Park in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Rocky Mountain National Park is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Chicago in October, Rocky Mountain National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.