9 days in Chicago & Michigan Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, then get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, and finally admire the striking features of 360 Chicago Observation Deck. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, stroll through Millennium Park, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally grab your bike and head to Lakefront Trail.

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Bilbao, Spain to Chicago is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Bilbao in April; daily highs in Chicago reach 17°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Holland.

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You can fly from Chicago to Holland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In April in Holland, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 3°C at night. You'll set off for Saugatuck on the 1st (Mon).

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): trek along Kal Haven Trail, learn about winemaking at Fenn Valley Vineyards - Saugatuck Tasting Room, learn about winemaking at Fenn Valley Vineyards, then stop by American Spoon, then make a trip to Butler Street, and finally see what you can catch with Best Chance Charter Fishing.

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Saugatuck is just a short distance from Holland. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Grand Rapids.

On the 2nd (Tue), admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, see the interesting displays at Gerald R. Ford Museum, then see the sky in a new way at Grand Rapids Public Museum, and finally stroll around John Ball Zoo.

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Traveling by car from Saugatuck to Grand Rapids takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. May in Grand Rapids sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.

On the 3rd (Wed), meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, then get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, then take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Buckingham Fountain, explore the landscape on two wheels at Lakefront Trail, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then stroll around Millennium Park, then admire the striking features of Reliance Building, and finally admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago.

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Fly from Grand Rapids to Chicago in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Rapids to Chicago. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.