9 days in Schaumburg, Gurnee & Galena Itinerary

Schaumburg is a village located in Cook County and DuPage County in northeastern Illinois, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Schaumburg: Six Flags Great America (in Gurnee), Chicago Botanic Garden (in Glencoe) and Horseshoe Hammond (in Hammond). There's more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Michigan and get your game on at LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

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Springfield to Schaumburg is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, subway, and bus. July in Schaumburg sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Gurnee.

Gurnee is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): get in on the family fun at Six Flags Great America. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Elawa Farm and then make a splash at KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort.

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Getting from Schaumburg to Gurnee by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Gurnee are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Galena.

Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with a population of 3,429 at the 2010 census. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galena: Eagle Point Park (in Dubuque) and Spring Green (The House on the Rock & Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center ). There's lots more to do: sample the fine beverages at Blaum Bros. Distilling Co., examine the collection at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, contemplate the long history of Ulysses S. Grant Home, and stop by Galena Canning Company.

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Traveling by flight from Gurnee to Galena takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July in Galena, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 61°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.