30 days in Chicago & Santa Monica Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Century of Progress Architectural District (in Beverly Shores), Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb) and South Bend (Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes & Basilica of the Sacred Heart). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get curious at Field Museum, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shedd Aquarium, and stroll around Millennium Park.

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Passo Fundo, Brazil to Chicago is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Passo Fundo in April: highs in Chicago hover around 17°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to fly to Santa Monica.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Monica: Malibu (Point Dume State Beach and Preserve, Malibu Bluffs Park, &more), Wayfarers Chapel (in Rancho Palos Verdes) and Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (in Lancaster). And it doesn't end there: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, admire all the interesting features of Mulholland Drive, see the interesting displays at The Getty Villa, and browse the collection at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Santa Monica takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and tram. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Chicago to Santa Monica. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in April, with highs in Santa Monica at 24°C and lows at 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.