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What to see in Chicago in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 12 of Chicago's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 19 h 35 min of visits and 6.8 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €157 per person; 4 of the places are free.

Day 1: Willis Tower and around

1. 09:30
   Willis Tower~1 h 15 min visit · From €25→ 18 min on foot (1.4 km)
2. 11:05
   Art Institute of Chicago~2 h 30 min visit · From €25 · Mon 11:00–17:00 · Tue–Wed closed · Thu 11:00–20:00 · Fri–Sun 11:00–17:00→ 6 min on foot (0.4 km)
3. 13:45
   Millennium Park~1 h 30 min visit · FreeLunch break nearby→ 14 min on foot (1.0 km)
4. 16:45
   Grant Park~1 h 30 min visit · Free

Day 2: 875 North Michigan (360 Chicago) and around

1. 09:30
   875 North Michigan (360 Chicago)~1 h visit · From €25→ next stop 4.8 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 10:55
   Field Museum~2 h 30 min visit · From €27→ 15 min on foot (1.1 km)
3. 13:40
   Adler Planetarium~2 h visit · From €25Lunch break nearby→ next stop 3.5 km away: better by public transport or taxi
4. 17:20
   Chicago Picasso~20 min visit→ 5 min on foot (0.3 km)
5. 17:45
   Chicago Theatre~30 min visit

Day 3: Wrigley Field and around

1. 09:30
   Wrigley Field~2 h 30 min visit · From €30→ 33 min on foot (2.5 km)
2. 12:35
   Lincoln Park~2 h visit · FreeLunch break nearby→ next stop 2.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 16:15
   Lincoln Park Zoo~2 h visit · Free

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.