15 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Silver Beach County Park and Weko Park. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area and Sarett Nature Center. Get out of town with these interesting Chicago side-trips: Saint Joseph (Whirlpool Compass Fountain & Fishing Charters & Tours), Chesterton (Cowles Bog, Indiana Dunes State Park, & more) and Albanese Candy Factory (in Merrillville). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Millennium Park, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, trek along Geneva Lake Shore Path, and take in nature's colorful creations at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve.

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If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major airports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and South Bend Regional Airport. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in July, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel back home.