24 days in Iowa City, Chicago & Saint Louis Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Iowa Children's Museum and National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Venture out of the city with trips to Iowa 80 Trucking Museum (in Walcott), Family Museum of Arts and Science (in Bettendorf) and Muscatine (Muscatine Art Center & National Pearl Button Museum).

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Iowa City trip planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Iowa City is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Dublin to Iowa City due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Iowa City when traveling from Dublin in March, with lows around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Chicago.

Bring the kids along to The Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Chicago: South Bend (Basilica of the Sacred Heart & Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes) and Shiojiri Niwa (in Mishawaka). There's lots more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, meet the residents at Lincoln Park Zoo, stroll around Millennium Park, and engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Chicago journey planner.

Traveling by car from Iowa City to Chicago takes 3.5 hours. April in Chicago sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Saint Louis.

Kids will enjoy City Museum and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint Louis: Dana-Thomas House (in Springfield) and Elephant Rocks State Park (in Belleview). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Saint Louis Zoo, walk around Forest Park, have fun and explore at The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Saint Louis trip maker site.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Saint Louis takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Chicago in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Saint Louis: highs are around 22°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.