21 days in Chicago, Cleveland & Berlin Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Chicago Riverwalk and Richard H. Driehaus Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Garfield Park Conservatory and Riverwalk Lot. Venture out of the city with trips to South Bend (University of Notre Dame, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, &more), Cantigny Park (in Wheaton) and National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese (in Darien). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Holy Name Cathedral, grab your bike and head to Lakefront Trail, examine the collection at Oriental Institute Museum, and admire the local landmark of Crown Fountain.

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Dusseldorf, Germany to Chicago is an approximately 13-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 7 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Cleveland.

A Christmas Story House and Toledo Museum of Art are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Lake View Cemetery and Heinen's Downtown will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (in Akron), James A. Garfield National Historic Site (in Mentor) and Brandywine Falls (in Sagamore Hills). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of USS Cod Submarine Memorial, explore the different monuments and memorials at Erie Street Cemetery, pause for some photo ops at James A. Garfield Monument, and learn more about the world around you at Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Cleveland itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Cleveland takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Chicago to Cleveland, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Cleveland can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Berlin.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Historic Roscoe Village and Warther Museum. Get some cultural insight at John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and Zoar Village State Memorial. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Berlin: Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve (in Rockbridge), Logan (Rockhouse, Old Man's Cave, &more) and Auman Museum of Radio and Television (in Dover).

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Berlin driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Cleveland to Berlin in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June, daytime highs in Berlin are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel back home.