5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Chicago
A balanced 5-day plan for Chicago, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Customize it free →Day 1 — The Big Highlights
Morning
Chicago Cubs Team Store
Stock up on authentic Chicago Cubs merchandise and wear your team pride all season long.
Afternoon
Chicago Water Tower
One of the few structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire, this Gothic limestone tower is a city icon.
Evening
Wilson
Clothing shop offering apparel and fashion retail selections.
Where to eat: Alinea — Fine Dining — a well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Sights & Experiences
Morning
World of Whirlpool
Appliance retail store showcasing kitchen and home appliances.
Afternoon
Cloud Gate
Reflect yourself in Chicago's beloved giant mirrored bean, a dazzling landmark in Millennium Park.
Evening
Begin Route 66
Stand at the legendary birthplace of Route 66, where America's most iconic road trip adventure begins.
Where to eat: Mon Ami Gabi — French — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Sights & Experiences
Morning
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
One of the world's largest fountains, dazzling visitors with spectacular water displays in the heart of Grant Park.
Afternoon
Olmec Head
A massive replica of an ancient Olmec head brings pre-Columbian wonder to Chicago's parks.
Evening
Brachiosaurus Replica
Marvel at a life-sized Brachiosaurus replica towering over Chicago's lakefront parkland.
Where to eat: Lou Mitchell's Restaurant — American — a well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Pillar of Fire
A historic memorial in Chicago.
Afternoon
Chicago Union Station
Marvel at the Beaux-Arts grandeur of Chicago's iconic train hub, a timeless crossroads of American travel.
Evening
Haymarket Memorial
A powerful bronze sculpture honoring the 1886 labor martyrs who shaped workers' rights worldwide.
Where to eat: Al's Beef — Sandwiches — a well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Navy Pier
Chicago's beloved pier dazzles with skyline views, Ferris wheel thrills, and vibrant waterfront entertainment.
Afternoon
U-505 Submarine
Board a real German U-boat captured in WWII—the only one on display in the Western Hemisphere.
Evening
Frederick C. Robie House
Frank Lloyd Wright's groundbreaking 1910 home that defined modern American architecture with its sweeping horizontal lines.
Where to eat: McDonald's — Burgers — a well-loved local spot.
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