16 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Museum of Science and Industry and Field Museum will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Chicago: South Bend (Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, &more), SC Johnson Headquarters (in Racine) and Saint Joseph (Silver Beach Carousel, Whirlpool Compass Fountain, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, have some family-friendly fun at Team vs Time, and take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

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If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. November in Chicago sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel back home.