13 days in Chicago & Columbus Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Richard H. Driehaus Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Yerkes Observatory and Museum of Science and Industry. Take a break from Chicago with a short trip to Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, about 1h 40 min away. There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium, admire the striking features of Chicago Cultural Center, and contemplate the long history of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Chicago trip planner.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Columbus.

Step out of the city life by going to Ohio Caverns and Cantwell Cliffs. Bring the kids along to Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and Ash Cave. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Columbus: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (in Chillicothe), Dayton (Carillon Historical Park & Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Plaza) and Old Man's Cave (in Logan). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Columbus Museum of Art, wander the streets of Arena District, gain insight at Ohio State University, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Columbus trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Chicago to Columbus in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Columbus due to the time zone difference. In March, daily temperatures in Columbus can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 0°C.