15 days in New York City, Chicago & Brooklyn Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Central Park, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the New York City tour builder app.

London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from London in September; daily highs in New York City reach 31°C and lows reach 22°C. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Chicago.

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

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, take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, stroll through Millennium Park, and get curious at Museum of Science and Industry.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Chicago holiday builder website.

Fly from New York City to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Chicago due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from New York City in September since evenings lows in Chicago dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can fly to Brooklyn.

Though it may be less popular or touristy than its big brother Manhattan, Brooklyn boasts of one of the largest and hippest art districts in the United States.

Go for a jaunt from Brooklyn to Bronx to see Bronx Zoo about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Coney Island, walk around Fort Greene Park, look for gifts at The Travel Store, and admire the natural beauty at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Brooklyn trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Brooklyn takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. Traveling from Chicago to Brooklyn, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September in Brooklyn, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.