15 days in Illinois 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 stroll around Millennium Park.

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Baku, Azerbaijan to Chicago is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Baku to Chicago due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Chicago when traveling from Baku in April, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Springfield.

Take a break from Springfield with a short trip to Great Rivers Scenic Route in Alton, about 1h 30 min away. There's still lots to do: get your bearings at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, appreciate the history behind Lauterbach Giant, let little ones run wild at Washington Park, and take an in-depth tour of The Lincoln Home Visitor Center.

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You can fly from Chicago to Springfield in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. When traveling from Chicago in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Springfield, with highs around 21°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Rock Island.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): look for gifts at John Deere Store, steep yourself in history at Atomic Cannon, then learn more about the world around you at Fryxell Geology Museum, then examine the collection at Colonel Davenport House, and finally try your luck at Jumer's Casino Rock Island.

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Getting from Springfield to Rock Island by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Springfield in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Rock Island, with lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Galena.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): stop by Peace of the Past, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Blaum Bros. Distilling Co., and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. On the next day, appreciate the history behind Galena Veterans Memorial Park, stroll through Chestnut Mountain Resort, and then take an in-depth tour of Stockton Heritage Museum.

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Getting from Rock Island to Galena by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Rock Island in April: highs in Galena hover around 15°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Rockford.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the engaging exhibits at Discovery Center Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Burpee Museum of Natural History, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, then take an in-depth tour of Ellwood House Museum, and then glide through natural beauty at Veteran Acres Park.

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Getting from Galena to Rockford by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. April in Rockford sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.