6 days in Chicago & Blacksburg Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at The Loop and Holy Name Cathedral. Step off the beaten path and head to Lakefront Trail and Chicago Riverwalk. Step out of Chicago with an excursion to Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette--about 44 minutes away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank, don't miss a visit to Michigan Avenue Bridge, admire the masterpieces at Richard H. Driehaus Museum, and admire the natural beauty at Garfield Park Conservatory.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Chicago online trip builder.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Chicago. Expect a daytime high around 50°F in November, and nighttime lows around 35°F. On the 28th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Blacksburg.

Blacksburg is an incorporated town in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States, with a population of 42,620 at the 2010 census. On the 29th (Sun), pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Black Dog Salvage, see the interesting displays at Virginia Museum of Transportation, and then examine the collection at Smithfield Plantation. Here are some ideas for day two: do a tasting at Foggy Ridge Cider and then contemplate the long history of Mabry Mill.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Blacksburg vacation builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Chicago to Blacksburg. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Blacksburg is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 55°F in November, and nighttime lows around 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.