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Discover the Best of Chicago: 4-Day Itinerary

Shend Bejkollari

Shend Bejkollari

13 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Chicago's iconic landmarks and hidden gems with this comprehensive 4-day itinerary. Explore the Bahá'í House of Worship, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Cultural Center, Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Museum Campus, Crown Fountain, Ping Tom Memorial Park, Cloud Gate, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Buckingham Fountain, and Grant Park. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of the Windy City.

Trip to Chicago

Day 1
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$0

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$ 15

McCormick Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
36 - 44 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Lincoln Park Conservatory
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Lincoln Park Zoo
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 10

McCormick Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Chicago Cultural Center
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Riverwalk
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 20

McCormick Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Crown Fountain
Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 10

McCormick Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, this bandshell in Millennium Park hosts various musical events.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Buckingham Fountain
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
McCormick Place Guest House
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $55 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$55