16 days in Chicago & Mexico City Itinerary

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

Chicago is known for museums, nightlife, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, stroll through Millennium Park, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In July, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Mexico City.

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mexico City: San Juan Teotihuacan (Palacio de Tepantitla & Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle, and make a trip to Zocalo.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Mexico City takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Chicago in July, with highs in Mexico City at 74°F and lows at 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.