1 day in Chicago & Los Angeles Itinerary

To find photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Chicago road trip site.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. You'll set off for Los Angeles on the 28th (Thu).

On the 28th (Thu), stroll around Beverly Gardens Park, take in the pleasant sights at Historic Lily pond, then take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, and finally examine the collection at The Getty Center.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles. Traveling from Chicago in September, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.