15 days in Illinois Itinerary

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

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, make a trip to Millennium Park, admire the landmark architecture of Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Ahmedabad, India to Chicago is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. You'll gain 11.5 hours traveling from Ahmedabad to Chicago due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Ahmedabad in September: high temperatures in Chicago hover around 30°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Springfield.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.

On the 2nd (Sun), steep yourself in history at Dana-Thomas House, then make a trip to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, then look for all kinds of wild species at Lincoln Memorial Garden, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Lincoln Home National Historic Site, then get your bearings at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Union Station - Lincoln from History to Hollywood, and finally experience rural life at Apple Barn.

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Fly from Chicago to Springfield in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Springfield are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Peoria.

On the 4th (Tue), experience rural life at Christ Apple Orchard, experience rural life at Partridge Point Orchard, then walk around Forest Park Nature Center, and finally cruise along Grand View Drive.

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You can drive from Springfield to Peoria in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Peoria can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Champaign.

Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. On the 5th (Wed), stroll through Busey Woods, stroll around Centennial Park Champaign, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Crystal Lake Park - Lake House, brush up on your military savvy at Vermilion County War Museum, and then walk around Kennekuk County Park.

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You can drive from Peoria to Champaign in 1.5 hours. October in Champaign sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Joliet.

Joliet is a city in Kendall and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, 40mi southwest of Chicago. Venture out of the city with trips to Kline Creek Farm (in West Chicago), Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb) and Starved Rock State Park (in Oglesby). There's still lots to do: join the crowd at Chicagoland Speedway, experience rural life at Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm, grab your bike and head to Cal Sag BikeTrail, and admire the striking features of B. Harley Bradley House.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Champaign to Joliet. In October, daytime highs in Joliet are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Chicago.

On the 10th (Mon), try to win big at Horseshoe Hammond and then admire the striking features of Tribune Tower.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Chicago trip planner.

Getting from Joliet to Chicago by car takes about an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.