13 days in New York City & Chicago Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Kids will enjoy Central Park and 9/11 Memorial. There's lots more to do: browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal.

To find photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City road trip app.

Cascavel, Brazil to New York City is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Amazon Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In March, New York City is cooler than Cascavel - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Shedd Aquarium and Lincoln Park Zoo. Explore Chicago's surroundings by going to South Bend (Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes & Basilica of the Sacred Heart) and Century of Progress Architectural District (in Beverly Shores). There's lots more to do: engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Chicago trip builder.

You can fly from New York City to Chicago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to Chicago, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in March, Chicago is slightly colder at night with lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel back home.