15 days in Illinois & Los Angeles Itinerary

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Frankfurt, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Frankfurt to Chicago is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Frankfurt in June, things will get a bit warmer in Chicago: highs are around 32°C and lows about 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Springfield.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): don't miss a visit to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, steep yourself in history at Dana-Thomas House, then look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. On the 23rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Lincoln Home National Historic Site, then get engrossed in the history at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, then get engrossed in the history at The Lincoln Home Visitor Center, and finally let little ones run wild at Washington Park.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Springfield takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Rockford.

On the 24th (Sat), admire the natural beauty at Anderson Japanese Gardens, brush up on your military savvy at Historic Auto Attractions, and then see the interesting displays at Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House.

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Getting from Springfield to Rockford by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Springfield in June since evenings lows in Rockford dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Anaheim (Radiator Springs Racers, Downtown Disney District, &more), Trident Divers (in La Jolla) and USS Midway Museum (in San Diego). Pack the 28th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Pack the 29th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, deepen your understanding at Paley Center for Media, and go for a walk through Historic Lily pond.

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Traveling by flight from Rockford to Los Angeles takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Rockford to Los Angeles is minus 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can fly back home.