Millennium Park and River Cruise
- 9:00Millennium ParkSight
- 10:15Art Institute of ChicagoSight
- 14:00Chicago Cultural CenterSight
- 15:30Chicago Architecture Center River CruiseChicago Architecture CenterDay trip
This three-day trip takes in Chicago's architecture highlights. It starts downtown with Millennium Park, the Art Institute, and a river cruise to establish the city's layout. The next day covers the skyline from Willis Tower and the Board of Trade, then moves north to Lincoln Park and Graceland Cemetery.
Yes. Reserve timed tickets online at least one day before. Expect to pay about 50 dollars per adult.
Buy Skydeck tickets online for a timed slot to skip the longest lines. Adult prices vary by date and time, so check the official site for today's rate.
Use CTA trains and buses with a Ventra card. A single ride costs 2.50 dollars and covers most downtown and north side stops.
Buy Art Institute tickets online to skip the queue. Adult admission is higher for non-Chicago residents, so check the museum's site for the current price.