1 day in Illinois Itinerary

Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, north of downtown Chicago, bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north. You've now added Northwestern University to your itinerary. On the 17th (Wed), view the masterpieces at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, admire the masterpieces at Block Museum of Art, then gain insight at Northwestern University, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Grosse Point Lighthouse.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Evanston journey planner .

Chicago to Evanston is an approximately 1-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car back home.