38 days in United States Itinerary

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

The Art Institute of Chicago and Richard H. Driehaus Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Visit Chicago Riverwalk and Fourth Presbyterian Church for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Chicago Cultural Center, take a stroll through The Loop, see the interesting displays at Oriental Institute Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Chicago History Museum.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Chicago is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 7 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Stockholm in June, with highs in Chicago at 32°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Naperville.

Naperville is a city in DuPage and Will counties in the U.S. Take a break from the city and head to Matthiessen State Park and Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Shop till you drop at Chicago Premium Outlets and St. Charles History Museum and The Curious Fox Gift. Get out of town with these interesting Naperville side-trips: Volo Auto Museum (in Volo) and Starved Rock State Park (in Utica). It doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Riverwalk Lot and browse the exhibits of Cantigny Park.

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Drive from Chicago to Naperville in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Rockford.

Rockford is the third largest city in the U.S. Explore hidden gems such as Cave of the Mounds and Discovery Center Museum. Let the collections at National Mustard Museum and Historical Auto Attractions capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Rockford side-trips: Rotary Botanical Gardens (in Janesville) and Geneva Lake Shore Path (in Lake Geneva). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Anderson Japanese Gardens, see the interesting displays at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens, and get a new perspective on nature at Burpee Museum of Natural History.

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Drive from Naperville to Rockford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Moline.

Moline is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. Shop till you drop at Iowa 80, World's Largest Truck Stop and River Bend Gallery. Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum and National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Moline: Galena (The Old Blacksmith Shop, Galena / Jo Daviess County Historical Society and Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, try to win big at Jumer's Casino Rock Island, explore the world behind art at Figge Art Museum, and examine the collection at Buffalo Bill Museum.

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Getting from Rockford to Moline by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel to Bloomington.

Bloomington is a city in and the county seat of McLean County, Illinois, United States. Step out of the city life by going to Grand View Drive and Constitution Trail. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Caterpillar Visitors Center and Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Bloomington: IL Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum (in Pontiac) and Wheels O' Time Museum (in Dunlap). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Prairie Aviation Museum, look for gifts at BEER NUTS, stroll the grounds of Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and take an in-depth tour of McLean County Museum of History.

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Drive from Moline to Bloomington in 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Quincy.

Quincy, known as Illinois's "Gem City," is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States, located on the Mississippi River. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Historic Nauvoo. Explore hidden gems such as Rockcliffe Mansion and Mark Twain Cave and Cameron Cave. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Quincy: Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse (in Hannibal) and Brigham Young Home (in Nauvoo). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Quincy Museum and get engrossed in the history at Gardner Museum.

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Traveling by car from Bloomington to Quincy takes 3 hours. In June, daytime highs in Quincy are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Springfield.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Dana-Thomas House and Illinois State Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Old State Capitol and Lincolns New Salem State Park. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, don't miss a visit to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, and steep yourself in history at Edwards Place Historic Home.

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You can drive from Quincy to Springfield in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel to Effingham.

Effingham is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Effingham County, Illinois, United States. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis and Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Saint Louis Art Museum and Missouri History Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Effingham side-trips: Saint Louis (National Blues Museum, Old Courthouse, &more). It doesn't end there: learn about winemaking at Tuscan Hills Winery and get some fabulous bargains at Hodgson Mill.

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Getting from Springfield to Effingham by car takes about 2 hours. In June in Effingham, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to travel to Marion.

Marion is a city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The National Quilt Museum and Purple Toad Winery. Step off the beaten path and head to Garden of the Gods and Shawnee National Forest. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marion: Paducah Riverwalk (in Paducah), Rendleman Orchards (in Alto Pass) and Giant City State Park (in Makanda). There's more to do: get outside with Rent One Park.

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You can drive from Effingham to Marion in 2 hours. In July in Marion, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 23°C at night. On the 7th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.