4 days in Chicago & East Lansing Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes 360 Chicago Observation Deck, The Chicago Theatre, Cloud Gate, and other attractions you added. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): stop by The Magnificent Mile. On the next day, pause for some photo ops at Cloud Gate, then admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, then see a show at The Chicago Theatre, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

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Toronto, Canada to Chicago is an approximately 5-hour combination of ferry and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Chicago is minus 1 hour. In January, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to East Lansing.

East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan directly east of Lansing, the state capital. To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the East Lansing trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Chicago to East Lansing takes 3.5 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In January, daytime highs in East Lansing are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can go by car back home.