8 days in Chicago, Grand Rapids & Milwaukee Itinerary

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, take a leisurely stroll along Navy Pier, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, and walk around Millennium Park.

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Los Angeles to Chicago is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2 hours. June in Chicago sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Grand Rapids.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, then examine the collection at Gerald R. Ford Museum, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Rockford Dam Overlook. On your second day here, examine the collection at Gilmore Car Museum.

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You can fly from Chicago to Grand Rapids in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June in Grand Rapids, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow time for travel to Milwaukee.

On your second day here, take in nature's colorful creations at Bookworm Gardens and then head outdoors with Ray's The Limit Charters.

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Explore your travel options from Grand Rapids to Milwaukee with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Rapids to Milwaukee. July in Milwaukee sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 63°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.