28 days in Chicago & Seattle Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chicago: Saint Joseph (Krasl Art Center, Whirlpool Compass Fountain, &more). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, take in panoramic vistas at 360 Chicago Observation Deck, admire the striking features of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Chicago trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Vienna, Austria to Chicago is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Vienna to Chicago. Traveling from Vienna in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Chicago, with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seattle: Sequim (Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, B&B Family Farm, &more), Olympic National Park (Kalaloch Beach Trail 4, Murhut Falls, &more) and Tacoma (Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, &more). Dedicate the 29th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Spend the 12th (Sat) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. There's lots more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, get in on the family fun at Seattle Great Wheel, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and enjoy the sand and surf at Alki Beach.

Make your Seattle itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

You can fly from Chicago to Seattle in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Chicago in July, plan for slightly colder nights in Seattle, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.