15 days in Chicago & San Francisco 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 curious at Museum of Science and Industry, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lincoln Park Zoo.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Chicago road trip planning tool.

Lille, France to Chicago is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -7 hour difference. In August, Chicago is a bit warmer than Lille - with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can fly to San Francisco.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Francisco: Healdsburg (Stonestreet Winery, Alexander Valley Vineyards, &more) and Wine Tours & Tastings (in Napa). There's lots more to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read San Francisco day trip planning tool.

Fly from Chicago to San Francisco in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to San Francisco. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Chicago in August: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 26°C and lows are around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.