1-day Chicago itinerary (Illinois)

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Fri, Nov 6
Chicago area
$162
- 09:051
  Grant Park
  urban park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
  until 10:35Free entryOpen 06:00–23:00 5 min
- 10:502
  Lincoln (Abraham) Park
  large park along the lakefront of Chicago, Illinois' North Side
  until 12:20Free entryOpen 06:00–23:00 15 min
  Lunch at RJ GruntsAmerican restaurant
- 13:353
  Millennium Park
  public park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
  until 15:05Free entryOpen 06:00–23:00 14 min
- 15:104
  The Art Institute of Chicago
  art museum and school in Chicago, United States
  until 17:00~$20/person · typicalOpen 11:00–17:00 6 min
  Closes at 17:00, shorter visit
- Back near Grant Park · 8 minDirections
Sunset 4:38 PM· golden hour atMcCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Dinner atShaw’s Crab House(hospitality group based in Chicago)

Day 1

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Day 1 · Chicago area

Road trip

11 mi

Driving

15 min

Behind the wheel

$2

Fuel (est.)

Driving per day

1

Fuel at ~$3.50/gal and ~22 mpg. Fill up before rural stretches and national parks.
Toll roads likely: an E-ZPass (or the rental's toll pass) saves time and money.
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$162

$81 per person · $162 per day

Stays: $0 0%
Food: $120 74%
Tickets: $40 25%
Travel: $2 1%

Split costs$81 each

Food$120paid by
Tickets$40paid by
Travel$2paid by

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1 day in Chicago area

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