16 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Blackberry Farm (in Aurora), Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb) and Independence Grove Forest Preserve (in Libertyville). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, walk around Millennium Park, get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, and learn more about the world around you at Field Museum.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Chicago day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 22°C.