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3 days
United States, North America

3-Day Chicago itinerary guide

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Chicago — Chicago Union Station 1943

Top stops to prioritize

  • Navy Pier
  • Cafecito
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Cindy's Rooftop
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • The Gage
  • Water Tower Place
  • Riverwalk

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Navy Pier, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Navy Pier
  • Water Tower Place
  • Riverwalk

Day 2: Off the beaten path

For day 2, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like 360 CHICAGO.

  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Wrigley Field
  • 360 CHICAGO
  • Cloud Gate

Day 3: Southeast side of town

For day 3, we recommend exploring the southeast side side of town.

  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
  • Maggie Daley Park
  • The Chicago Theatre

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