6 days in Lake Charles & Nashville Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): see the interesting displays at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, then stroll around Veteran's Memorial Park, and then walk around Bord Du Lac Park.

Before you visit Lake Charles, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Chicago to Lake Charles is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Chicago in April: high temperatures in Lake Charles hover around 77°F and lows are around 58°F. On the 6th (Thu), you're off to Nashville.

Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, see the interesting displays at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, see a show at Grand Ole Opry, and admire the landmark architecture of Nashville Parthenon.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Nashville day trip planning tool.

Fly from Lake Charles to Nashville in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Lake Charles in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Nashville, with lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can fly back home.