The Great American Road Trip Challenge~4.5 years · 48 states · one loop
The Upper Midwest & Great Lakes

Stop 18 · Days 663–670

Chicago

Chicago, IL

The city of big shoulders and bigger architecture — the Bean and the Art Institute, a river cruise past the skyline, world-class museums, blues, and deep-dish. A grand, full stay.

Where to stay

  • A Loop or Near North hotel

    Walkable to the parks, river, and Mag Mile.

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You gotta eat this

  • Deep-dish & an Italian beef

    Plus a Chicago dog — no ketchup.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 663Day 663 — The Bean & the Art InstituteFull day · 6h planned
  2. 664Day 664 — Architecture & the SkyFull day · 4h planned
  3. 665Day 665 — Museum CampusFull day · 6h planned
  4. 666Day 666 — The Mag Mile & the PierFull day · 4h planned
  5. 667Day 667 — Wrigley & the South SideFull day · 3h 30m planned
  6. 668Day 668 — Free DayFree day
  7. 669Day 669 — Free DayFree day
  8. 670Day 670 — Northwest to GalenaDrive day · 3h drive

What this stop is made of

  • Cities & Metros
  • Landmarks & Monuments
  • Museums & History
  • Outdoor & Water Activities
  • Concerts & Venues
  • Sports & Gamedays
  • Guided Tours