22 days in Chicago and Beyond Itinerary

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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Drive to Rockford
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Rockford
— 4 nights
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Ottawa
— 4 nights
Drive
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Chicago
— 13 nights
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Rockford — 4 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rockford: Lake Geneva (Geneva Lake Museum of History & Spas), Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb) and Oscar Taylor Home (in Freeport).

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Marrakech, Morocco to Rockford is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Marrakech to Rockford due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Marrakech in March, with highs in Rockford at 7°C and lows at -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ottawa.
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Ottawa — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ottawa: Pontiac (International Wall Dog Mural and Sign Art Museum, Route 66 Shield Mural, &more), Silver Springs State Park (in Yorkville) and Standard Oil Gas Station (in Odell).

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Drive from Rockford to Ottawa in 1.5 hours. In March in Ottawa, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Chicago.
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Chicago — 13 nights

Windy City

Get out of town with these interesting Chicago side-trips: Miskatonic Brewing Company (in Darien), Cantigny Park (in Wheaton) and South Bend (Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck, take in the waterfront at Navy Pier, and walk around Millennium Park.

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You can drive from Ottawa to Chicago in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In March, daytime highs in Chicago are 8°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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