Discover the Best of Chicago in 10 Days!

Olivier Ratheau

20 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Chicago, exploring iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and stunning architecture.

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$75

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

5 - 8 min

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Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$88

$ 15

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

12 - 15 min

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Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 3

$ 20

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Huge building featuring high-end home design & furniture showrooms, plus a lineup of trade shows.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Baha'i temple, one of 8 in the world, featuring a 135-ft white-stone dome completed in 1953.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$75

$ 10

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Long-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Nonprofit promoting the city's built environment through tours, exhibitions & events.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

8 - 10 min

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Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

Day 5

$50

$ 10

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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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

4 - 5 min

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Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Home & studio of the famous architect, with guided tours focused on his early career.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 6

$150

$ 15

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$88

14 - 17 min

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103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$63

Day 7

$64

$ 10

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$64

Day 8

$ 10

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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

Day 9

$163

$ 10

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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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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 10

$75

$ 10

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

Budget breakdown: $849 In total

Activities & Food:$739

Transport:$110