7 days in Chicago & Orlando 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: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry, admire the local landmark of Buckingham Fountain, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Chicago. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in June, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Pack the 11th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's more to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Orlando Resort and make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Orlando takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Orlando is 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in June, with highs in Orlando at 91°F and lows at 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.