3 days in Waukegan, South Dakota & Iowa Itinerary
3 days in Waukegan, South Dakota & Iowa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel planner
Start: Chicago
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Waukegan
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Drive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Fly to Rapid City Regional Airport
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Rapid City
— 1 night
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Dubuque
— 1 night
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End: Chicago
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Waukegan is a city and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States. On the 5th (Sat), cool off at Six Flags Great America.
To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Waukegan trip itinerary planning site.
Chicago to Waukegan is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Chicago in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Waukegan, with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel to Rapid City.
To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Waukegan trip itinerary planning site.
Chicago to Waukegan is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Chicago in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Waukegan, with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel to Rapid City.
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Gateway to the Black Hills
South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.On the 6th (Sun), identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA and then wander the streets of Downtown Rapid City.
For reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Rapid City day trip website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Waukegan to Rapid City. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September, daytime highs in Rapid City are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Dubuque.
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Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. On the 7th (Mon), explore the galleries of National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, then don't miss a visit to Fenelon Place Elevator Co., then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, and finally stroll around Eagle Point Park.
To see where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Dubuque online route planner.
You can fly from Rapid City to Dubuque in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Rapid City to Dubuque, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in September, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
To see where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Dubuque online route planner.
You can fly from Rapid City to Dubuque in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Rapid City to Dubuque, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in September, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
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