8 days in Ithaca & Chicago Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ithaca: Watkins Glen (Watkins Glen International & Watkins Glen State Park), Silver Springs Winery L.L.C. (in Burdett) and Glenn H. Curtiss Museum (in Hammondsport).

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Syracuse to Ithaca is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. August in Ithaca sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Chicago.

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shedd Aquarium, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Fly from Ithaca to Chicago in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Ithaca to Chicago is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Ithaca in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Chicago, with lows around 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.