6 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

Relax by the water at Silver Beach County Park and Grand Mere State Park. Get some cultural insight at The Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm (in Homer Glen), Kernel's Gourmet Popcorn & More (in Geneva) and Basilica of the Sacred Heart (in South Bend). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Little Red Schoolhouse, explore and take pictures at Wrigley Field, learn about winemaking at Prarie States Winery, and admire the striking features of Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio.

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If you are flying in from Guatemala, the closest major airports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and South Bend Regional Airport. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel back home.