Chicago: A Journey Through Art, Culture, and History

Sofia Flores

9 Nov 2023

Embark on a 6-day adventure in Chicago, exploring iconic landmarks, vibrant art scenes, and rich cultural heritage. From the stunning Navy Pier to the historic Wrigley Field, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Windy City.

Trip to Chicago

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$32

$ 13

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Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.

No time set

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.

No time set

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$31

10 - 12 min

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312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.

No time set

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Free

Day 2

$ 10

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58 - 70 min

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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

46 - 56 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.

No time set

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Free

Day 3

$32

$ 5

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13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$32

Day 4

$38

$ 10

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14 - 17 min

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Built in 1904, music complex that hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & classical & jazz concerts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$50

$ 10

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Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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An 1800s Catholic church with a vaulted ceiling & colorful stained glass, offering guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

24 - 29 min

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Built in 1893, this notable site was at the time the largest office building in the world.

No time set

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Museum offering programs & events, with a U.S.-focused permanent collection & rotating exhibits.

No time set

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Free

Day 6

$57

$ 10

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17 - 21 min

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State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

16 - 20 min

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Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

47 - 57 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $265 In total

Activities & Food:$207

Transport:$58