15 days in Illinois Itinerary

You've now added Chicago Architecture Center to your itinerary. Visiting Boat Tours & Water Sports and Chicago River will get you outdoors. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Art Institute of Chicago and First Division Museum at Cantigny. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Cantigny Park (in Wheaton) and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (in Bartlett). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, contemplate the long history of Ernest Hemingway Birthplace, meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, and grab your bike and head to Lakefront Trail.

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Belgrade, Serbia to Chicago is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Belgrade to Chicago. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can fly to Springfield.

Let the collections at Lincoln Home National Historic Site and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum capture your imagination. Take a break from the city and head to Lincoln Memorial Garden and Washington Park. When in Springfield, make a side trip to see Lincolns New Salem State Park in Petersburg, approximately Petersburg away. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Dana-Thomas House, don't miss a visit to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, ponder the world of politics at Old State Capitol, and take an in-depth tour of Union Station - Lincoln from History to Hollywood.

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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 in Springfield, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Galena.

Your inner history buff will appreciate De Immigrant Windmill and Heritage Canyon. Step out of the city life by going to Thomson Causeway Recreation Area and Horseshoe Mound. Change things up with a short trip to Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton (about 1 hour away).

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You can drive from Springfield to Galena in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or fly. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Springfield in June, with highs in Galena at 30°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Rockford.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): examine the collection at Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Historic Auto Attractions, and then trek along Stone Bridge Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Severson Dells Nature Center, contemplate the long history of Oscar Taylor Home, and then hike along Jane Addams Recreation Trail.

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Traveling by car from Galena to Rockford takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Rockford are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.