28 days in Chicago & Bari Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Chicago side-trips: Shiojiri Niwa (in Mishawaka), Whirlpool Compass Fountain (in Saint Joseph) and Arlington Park (in Arlington Heights). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, get curious at Museum of Science and Industry, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Chicago trip maker tool.

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. June in Chicago sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Bari.

Venture out of the city with trips to Alberobello (I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site & Trullo Sovrano), Matera (Parco della Murgia Materana, Sassi di Matera, &more) and Martina Franca (I Pastini, Basilica di San Martino, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cattedrale di Trani, browse the exhibits of La Cantina Frrud - Museo del Vino, Head underground at Grotte di Castellana, and explore the historical opulence of Castello Aragonese.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Bari day trip planner.

Getting from Chicago to Bari by flight takes about 15.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Bari is 7 hours. In July, daytime highs in Bari are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.