22 days in Chicago Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Lake Katherine Nature Center (in Palos Heights), Geneva Lake Shore Path (in Lake Geneva) and Chocolate Museum (in Burlington). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, observe the fascinating underwater world at Shedd Aquarium, take a leisurely stroll along Navy Pier, and get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Chicago itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In July, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.