22 days in Chicago & Los Angeles Itinerary

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Chicago
— 9 nights
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Los Angeles
— 11 nights
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Chicago — 9 nights

Windy City

Kids will appreciate attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Museum of Science and Industry. Change things up with these side-trips from Chicago: Wheaton (First Division Museum at Cantigny & Cantigny Park), Saint Joseph (Silver Beach Carousel, Whirlpool Compass Fountain, &more) and Pirate's Cove Children's Theme Park (in Elk Grove Village). Next up on the itinerary: observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, walk around Millennium Park, and get in on the family fun at Navy Pier.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Chicago online holiday maker.

Strasbourg, France to Chicago is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Strasbourg to Chicago, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Strasbourg in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Chicago. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly to Los Angeles.
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Museums · Parks · Childrens Museums · Tours
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Los Angeles — 11 nights

City of Angels

Kids will appreciate attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood and Santa Monica Pier. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Adventure City, &more), The Unconditional Surrender (in San Diego) and La Jolla Cove (in La Jolla). Pack the 18th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. There's much more to do: look and learn at Griffith Observatory, kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in July, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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Theme Parks · Parks · Outdoors · Beaches
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