18 days in Illinois Itinerary

Elgin is a city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. You'll explore and learn at Volo Museum and Illinois Railway Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Fox River Bike Trail and Deer Grove Forest Preserve. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Elgin: Volo Bog State Natural Area (in Ingleside), Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area (in Riverwoods) and Shalom Memorial Park (in Arlington Heights). There's much more to do: look for gifts at Fisher Nuts Store, browse the collection at St. Charles Public Library, stroll around Pottawatomie Park, and get engrossed in the history at Pioneer Sholes Historic Site.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Elgin is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. In June, Elgin is somewhat warmer than Stockholm - with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can go by car to Aurora.

Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city predominantly in Kane County and DuPage County, with portions extending into Kendall and Will counties. Appreciate the collections at Aurora Historical Museum and Tanner House Museum. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Blackberry Farm and Aurora Regional Fire Museum. There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Phillips Park Zoo, see the interesting displays at Batavia Depot Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple, and experience rural life at Abbey Farms.

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Drive from Elgin to Aurora in an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Aurora can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Naperville.

Naperville is a city in DuPage and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, and a suburb of Chicago. Visiting Centennial Beach and Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve will get you outdoors. Museum-lovers will appreciate Naper Settlement and International Wall Dog Mural and Sign Art Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naperville: Pontiac (Livingston County Courthouse, Museum of the Gilding Arts, &more). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Naperville Historic District, look for all kinds of wild species at Willowbrook Wildlife Center, look for gifts at Adagio Teas, and sample the tasty concoctions at Solemn Oath Brewery.

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Naperville is just a stone's throw from Aurora. July in Naperville sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Springfield.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Illinois State Museum and Illinois State Military Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Edwards Place Historic Home. There's lots more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Camp Butler National Cemetery, look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, get engrossed in the history at Union Station - Lincoln from History to Hollywood, and make a trip to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials.

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Getting from Naperville to Springfield by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Springfield can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.