7 days in Chicago & Michigan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip maker
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Saugatuck
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Holland
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Grand Rapids
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Chicago
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End: Chicago
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Chicago — 1 day
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Windy City
Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Reliance Building, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, and then take a leisurely stroll along Navy Pier.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago holiday maker tool.
If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Saugatuck.
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If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Saugatuck.
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Saugatuck — 1 night
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On the 26th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Mount Baldhead Park, learn about winemaking at Fenn Valley Vineyards, learn about winemaking at Fenn Valley Vineyards - Saugatuck Tasting Room, then stop by American Spoon, and finally make a trip to Butler Street.
For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Saugatuck day trip planner.
Drive from Chicago to Saugatuck in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Saugatuck due to the time zone difference. In April, daytime highs in Saugatuck are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Holland.
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For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Saugatuck day trip planner.
Drive from Chicago to Saugatuck in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Saugatuck due to the time zone difference. In April, daytime highs in Saugatuck are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Holland.
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Holland — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): glide through natural beauty at Saugatuck Dunes State Park, take in the exciting artwork at Carolyn Stich Studio, then take in the dramatic natural features at Mount Pisgah, and finally enjoy the sea views from Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier.
To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Holland vacation builder.
Holland is very close to Saugatuck. In April, daytime highs in Holland are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Rapids.
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Holland is very close to Saugatuck. In April, daytime highs in Holland are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids — 1 night
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Furniture City
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): see the sky in a new way at Grand Rapids Public Museum, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint Andrew.
To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Grand Rapids day trip planning app.
Getting from Holland to Grand Rapids by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Grand Rapids are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.
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To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Grand Rapids day trip planning app.
Getting from Holland to Grand Rapids by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Grand Rapids are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.
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Chicago — 3 nights
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Windy City
Explore Chicago further: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, and make a trip to Millennium Park.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Chicago day trip website.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Chicago takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Chicago day trip website.
Traveling by car from Grand Rapids to Chicago takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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Michigan travel guide
Great Lakes State
A state inextricably tied to its waterways, Michigan does water activities better than almost any other place in the country. Things to do in the state include numerous opportunities to swim, fish, sail, motorboat, and canoe. The country's only state to stretch over two peninsulas, Michigan features a long freshwater coastline. In a land of nearly 65,000 inland lakes and ponds, you can never be too far from a natural water source. Michigan's major claim to fame is its status as the center of the U.S. automotive industry, with the Detroit metropolitan area housing the country's three major car manufacturers. The city is also a major center of culture, the birthplace of the Motown Sound, and the home of several museums and other tourist attractions. Farther from the big urban centers, Michigan offers visitors a world of apple and cherry orchards, rustic villages, and picturesque vineyards.
