17 days in Illinois Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Illinois trip planner
Start: Guadalajara
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Chicago
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Casey
— 2 nights
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Alton
— 2 nights
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Springfield
— 3 nights
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Rockford
— 4 nights
Drive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Fly to Guadalajara
End: Guadalajara
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Chicago — 5 nights
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Windy City
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, don't miss a visit to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, stroll around Millennium Park, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo.
To see ratings and tourist information, read Chicago travel itinerary planner.
Guadalajara, Mexico to Chicago is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and train. When traveling from Guadalajara in March, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Chicago: temperatures range from 8°C by day to -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Casey.
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To see ratings and tourist information, read Chicago travel itinerary planner.
Guadalajara, Mexico to Chicago is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and train. When traveling from Guadalajara in March, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Chicago: temperatures range from 8°C by day to -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Casey.
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Casey — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): make a trip to Giant Bird Cage, then don't miss a visit to World's Largest Mailbox, then don't miss a visit to World Largest Wind Chime, and finally don't miss a visit to World's Largest Rocking Chair. Here are some ideas for day two: have fun and explore at Heath Candy Bar Museum, then don't miss a visit to World's Largest Pitchfork, then stop by The Yarn Studio, and finally don't miss a visit to Big Knitting Needles and Crochet Hook.
To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Casey tour site.
You can drive from Chicago to Casey in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Alton.
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To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Casey tour site.
You can drive from Chicago to Casey in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Alton.
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Alton — 2 nights
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On the 8th (Sat), see the interesting displays at National Great Rivers Museum, cruise along Great Rivers Scenic Route, and then see the interesting displays at World's Tallest Man Statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, get engrossed in the history at The 1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House, look for gifts at Mississippi Mud Pottery, then get engrossed in the history at Beall Mansion Tour, and finally make a trip to Haskell Playhouse.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Alton attractions planning app.
You can drive from Casey to Alton in 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Springfield.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Alton attractions planning app.
You can drive from Casey to Alton in 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Springfield.
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Springfield — 3 nights
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Flower City
Step out of Springfield with an excursion to Grand View Drive in Peoria--about 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, don't miss a visit to Lauterbach Giant, stroll through Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, and look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden.
For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Springfield online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Alton to Springfield in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Springfield are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Rockford.
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For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Springfield online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Alton to Springfield in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Springfield are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Rockford.
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Rockford — 4 nights
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Explore Rockford's surroundings by going to Veteran Acres Park (in Crystal Lake), DeKalb (Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. & Ellwood House Museum) and Galena (Ghost & Vampire Tours, Blaum Bros. Distilling Co., &more).
To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Rockford itinerary planner.
Getting from Springfield to Rockford by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Springfield in April; daily highs in Rockford reach 17°C and lows reach 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.
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To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Rockford itinerary planner.
Getting from Springfield to Rockford by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Springfield in April; daily highs in Rockford reach 17°C and lows reach 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.
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Illinois travel guide
The Prairie State
The most populous state in the country's Midwest region, Illinois features a diverse landscape that includes both the enormous urban sprawl of Chicago and flat central plains, devoted almost entirely to farmland. With a great selection of things to do, Chicago is the state's centerpiece, featuring world-famous architecture and renowned museums. Farther away from this giant urban center, you can explore historical landmarks dedicated to local heroes Abraham Lincoln and Ernest Hemingway. The state also includes a prehistoric Native American site, one of only 20 World Heritage Sites in the United States, a unique feature well-worth adding to your itinerary.
