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Chicago Adventure: 5 Days of Exploration

Karla Rivera

Karla Rivera

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Chicago. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in culture, and indulge in the city's rich history.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$63

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$ 10

Navy Pier
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
8 - 10 min

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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, this bandshell in Millennium Park hosts various musical events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Jackson (Andrew) Park
540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$75

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$ 5

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
19 - 23 min

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Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$163

Shedd Aquarium
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
5 - 8 min

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Field Museum
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
Day 4
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$138

The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
8 - 11 min

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Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Art Institute of Chicago
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$63
Day 5
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$125

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$ 10

Willis Tower
Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
1 - 2 min

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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
24 - 29 min

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Reservations Required
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Bahá'í House of Worship
Baha'i temple, one of 8 in the world, featuring a 135-ft white-stone dome completed in 1953.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $588 In total

Activities & Food:$563
Transport:$25