15 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago River. Milwaukee Art Museum and Volo Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Chicago: Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area (in Medaryville), Indiana Dunes State Park (in Chesterton) and SC Johnson Headquarters (in Racine). Spend the 15th (Sun) exploring nature at Indiana Dunes National Park. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes, trek along Lakefront Trail, see the interesting displays at Oriental Institute Museum, and take a stroll through Lincoln Park.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Chicago trip builder.

If you are flying in from Thailand, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In October in Chicago, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night.