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Discover the Best of Chicago in 4 Days

Katherine Garcia

Katherine Garcia

27 Sep 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Chicago with this 4-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks like The Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, 360 CHICAGO, Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Skydeck Chicago, and Museum Campus.

Day 1
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$63

The Art Institute of Chicago
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
Day 2
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$63

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$ 5

Millennium Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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360 CHICAGO
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000ft up.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Day 3
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$0

Cloud Gate
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Crown Fountain
Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$63

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$ 5

Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$63
9 - 11 min

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Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $198 In total

Activities & Food:$188
Transport:$10