4 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

Chicago is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, zoos & aquariums, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, see the interesting displays at The Field Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with The Magnificent Mile, and enjoy breathtaking views from 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Chicago trip itinerary builder .

Expect a daytime high around 32°F in January, and nighttime lows around 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.