9 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

The Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Do your shopping at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and The Spice House. Explore Chicago's surroundings by going to Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb), MB Financial Park at Rosemont (in Rosemont) and Centennial Beach (in Naperville). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shedd Aquarium, take in the waterfront at Navy Pier, and admire all the interesting features of Wrigley Field.

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If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major airports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and South Bend Regional Airport. In July in Chicago, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.