36 days in Chicago and Beyond Itinerary

Waukegan is a city and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Waukegan: Elgin History Museum (in Elgin), Copper Fiddle Distillery (in Lake Zurich) and Arlington International Racecourse (in Arlington Heights). There's still lots to do: go for a walk through Chicago Botanic Garden, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Michigan, take a peaceful walk through Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, and take an in-depth tour of Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum.

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Islamabad, Pakistan to Waukegan is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Islamabad to Waukegan, you'll gain 11 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Islamabad in March; daily highs in Waukegan reach 5°C and lows reach -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Chicago.

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

Explore Chicago's surroundings by going to Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art (in Elmhurst), Alter Brewing Company (in Downers Grove) and South Bend (Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, and meet the residents at Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Getting from Waukegan to Chicago by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. March in Chicago sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Ottawa.

Ottawa is a city located at the confluence of the navigable Illinois River and Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Ottawa side-trips: Two-Cell Jail (in Gardner), Pontiac (Museum of the Gilding Arts, Route 66 Shield Mural, &more) and Standard Oil Gas Station (in Odell). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at SaltTreeYoga, learn about winemaking at August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. Tasting Room, stroll around Washington Square Park, and look for gifts at Starved Rock Hot Glass.

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You can drive from Chicago to Ottawa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. April in Ottawa sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Rockford.

Rockford is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, the 171st most populous city in the United States, the largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, and the city of the 148th most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Get out of town with these interesting Rockford side-trips: Franklin Creek Grist Mill (in Franklin Grove), The Eagle's Nest Art Colony Collection (in Oregon) and White Pines Forest State Park (in Mount Morris). There's still lots to do: experience rural life at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., make a trip to Dixon's Railroad Street Arches, explore the engaging exhibits at Discovery Center Museum, and see the sky in a new way at Yerkes Observatory.

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You can drive from Ottawa to Rockford in 1.5 hours. In April in Rockford, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.