10 days in Chicago Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

For shopping fun, head to Lincoln Park or Chicago Cultural Center. Visiting Silver Beach County Park and Indiana Dunes State Park will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Chicago: Milwaukee (Riverwalk & Milwaukee Art Museum), Willowbrook Wildlife Center (in Glen Ellyn) and Busse Woods Trail System (in Elk Grove Village). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Garfield Park Conservatory, examine the collection at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank, explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Name Cathedral.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago travel route planning website.

In February in Chicago, expect temperatures between 36°F during the day and 20°F at night.