22 days in Chicago & Austin Itinerary

Step out of Chicago to go to Willow Springs and see Centennial Bike Trail, which is approximately 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, shop like a local with The Magnificent Mile, observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Chicago trip itinerary website.

Lyon, France to Chicago is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Lyon to Chicago, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, daytime highs in Chicago are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can fly to Austin.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Austin: Fredericksburg (National Museum of the Pacific War & Agave Gallery Fine Art), San Antonio (The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum, The San Antonio River Walk, &more) and Hye (Calais Winery & Garrison Brothers Distillery). There's lots more to do: ponder the world of politics at Texas State Capitol, deepen your understanding at University of Texas at Austin, trek along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, and see the interesting displays at LBJ Presidential Library.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Austin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Chicago in October, things will get a bit warmer in Austin: highs are around 34°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel back home.