4-Day Explore Windy City Tour from Chicago

Chicago, IL

Chicago is a city of color and history. The largest city in the American Midwest, it sits on Lake Michigan. It is home to one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, and many other amazing activities.

Chicago Night Tour

Beginning downtown, we will first head to Grant Park. The fountain here is illuminated in the evening by colorful lights. Then, we will go to the 360 Chicago observation deck to see a panoramic view of the city at night!

Chicago, IL

Chicago is a city of color and history. The largest city in the American Midwest, it sits on Lake Michigan. It is home to one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, and many other amazing activities.

Willis Tower

At the time of its construction in 1973, Chicago, IL's Willis Tower was the tallest building in the world and remained so for twenty-five years. It is still the second-tallest in the US and eighth-tallest in the world.

Admission (Optional): Adult $23; Child $15 (3-11 yrs); Senior $23 (65+)

Museum Campus

The Museum Campus provides 57-acres of scenic greens and footpaths near three natural science museums: Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History. Situated near Lake Michigan, it also offers a view of the Chicago skyline.

Millennium Park

Located in Chicago's busy Loop area, Millennium Park was opened in 2004 and is a state-of-the-art park. The Pavilion and Great Lawn is now a popular spot to host concerts, and the iconic Cloud Gate is located in this park.

Chicago Board of Trade Building

This iconic Art Deco building in downtown Chicago was constructed in 1930. As its name suggests, it is the headquarters of the Board of Trade. In 1978, it was made a National Historic Landmark.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm

United Center

This arena is home to the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and the Blackhawks of the NHL. It was built in 1994. The plaza in front of the stadium has statues of athletes like Michael Jordan and Bobby Hull.

University of Chicago

Consistently ranked among the world's top 10 universities, the University of Chicago dates back to 1892. It has been associated with 89 Nobel Laureates, 49 Rhodes Scholars, and 9 Fields Medalists, and has made incredible contributions to the sciences.

Navy Pier

Both a designated Chicago Landmark and a member of the US National Register of Historic Places, this is Chicago's most popular tourist spot. It is home to a small theme park and fairground, as well as a minigolf course.

Wrigley Building

This lovely cream-white building sits right along the Chicago River and marks the beginning of the Magnificent Mile. It was built to hosue the Wrigley Gum Company. Its tower was designed to resemble the Giralda of Spain's Sevilla Cathedral.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Merchandise Mart

Merchandise Mart for a longtime was the largest building in the world and has always been a Chicago landmark. Rich in history and gorgeous to behold.

Marina City

Completed in 1964, these very distinctive towers were the first buildings in the US to be built with tower cranes. The apartment complex covers an entire city block and gets its name from the marina at its base.

Tribune Tower

It is the home of the Chicago Tribune, Tribune Media, and tronc, Inc. The Tribune Tower is a neo-Gothic structure, listed as a Chicago Landmark and is a contributing property to the Michigan - Wacker Historic District.

Grant Park

Nicknamed "Chicago's front yard," Grant Park sits right on Chicago's waterfront. It is home to gardens, museums, live performance venues, several pieces of art, like a monument to Abraham Lincoln and the Agora, a collection of headless statues.

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain in Chicago's Grant Park is one of the largest fountains in the world and one of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions. It throws as much as 15,000 gallons of water into the air every minute.

Chicago Avenue Water Tower

The Chicago Avenue Water Tower and Pumping Station was built in 1869 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Now defunct, the building serves as an art gallery for locals and tourists alike.

Michigan Avenue

Part of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue is one of the city's major roadways, running north-to-south through the heart of downtown. It is home to many famous buildings and upscale shops.

Lake Michigan Cruise

Visitors to the Chicago, IL area can enjoy scenic ventures out on the waters of Lake Michigan, one of the United States' "Great Lakes." This unique view of the wonderful Chicago skyline is a fantastic opportunity for photos.

Admission (Optional): Adult $36; Child $36; Senior $36

Chicago, IL

Chicago is a city of color and history. The largest city in the American Midwest, it sits on Lake Michigan. It is home to one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, and many other amazing activities.

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and Museum

The Hemingway Birthplace and Museum offers a unique perspective into the life of this monumental American author. Visitors can see both the house he was born in and the associated museum. This is a perfect attraction for literature buffs.

Admission (Optional): Adult $15; Child $13 (10-18 yrs); Senior $13Opening Hours: 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Closed January 1st, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter Sunday. Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, December 25

McDonalds Headquarters

This building in Oak Brook, IL, a suburb of Chicago, is the central corporate headquarters for the McDonalds Corporation, the largest fast-food chain in the world.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

The city of Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, was the home of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed the most notable buildings in town. This house was where he lived and worked until 1909.

Admission (Optional): Adult $18; Child $15; Senior $15 (65+)Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 11:00am - 5:00pm

Cantigny Park

Cantigny Park is home to the McCormick Museum, First Division Museum, formal gardens, picnic grounds, walking trails and a Visitor Center with banquet and dining facilities.

Naperville, IL

This large suburb of Chicago is home to a sizable historic district that features over 600 older buildings that date back to the time of the area's original settling.

Naperville Historic District

The historic district of the city of Naperville is a collection of over 600 buildings that mark the original plots from when the town was settled. There are several historically significant buildings in the area.

Chicago, IL

Chicago is a city of color and history. The largest city in the American Midwest, it sits on Lake Michigan. It is home to one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, and many other amazing activities.

Northwestern University

Northwestern University is perhaps best knows for its Medill School of Journalism, which is widely considered to be the best school of communications in the country and one of the best in the world. Alumni include George RR Martin.

Baha'i House of Worship

The Baha'i Temple in the Chicago suburbs is a unique member of the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest remaining Baha'i House of Worship in the world, and the only one in the US.

Mansion Area

Mansion Area is one of the top luxury residential areas in the United States. Jordan and some other stars once lived here. These mansions dwell in the forest by the Great Lakes and they are as pretty as a fairy tale world.

Field Museum of Natural History

Chicago's Field Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. It is home to Sue, the largest and most-complete T-rex skeleton ever found. Its collection contains more than 24 million specimens and reports.

Admission (Optional): Adult $22; Child $15 (3-11 yrs); Senior $19 (65+)Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm, Last entry time is 4:00pm, closed on Christmas

Shedd Aquarium

The Shedd Aquarium is home to more than 25,000 fish and other marine animals of more than 1500 species. It has been honored as both a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.

Admission (Optional): Adult $31; Child $22 (3-11 yrs); Senior $31 (65+)

Adler Planetarium

With a famous, award-winning design, the Adler Planetarium, which sits right on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, strives to inspire interest in the cosmos in its visitors. The Doane Observatory is located inside.

Admission (Optional): Adult $25; Child $20 (3-11 yrs); Senior $25 (65+)

Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute is the 2nd-largest art museum in the US after the Met in New York. It houses pieces by renowned painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne, as well as an extensive collection of African-American art.

Admission (Optional): Adult $25; Child $19; Senior $19 (65+)