7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Chicago

1. Day 1: Navy Pier
   30 mins (5.4 miles) from O'Hare International Airport

   Enjoy various amusement park rides, visit the Chicago Children's Museum, watch the fireworks or take a boat tour.

2. Day 2: Millennium Park
   20 mins (4.6 miles) from Navy Pier

   Stroll through the tranquil Lurie Garden, cool off in the Crown Fountain, and marvel at the Cloud Gate a.k.a. "The Bean."

3. Day 3: Lincoln Park Zoo
   15 mins (3.2 miles) from Millennium Park

   Observe over 200 species of animals, from playful polar bears to exotic reptiles, and take a ride on the Endangered Species carousel.

4. Day 4: Museum of Science and Industry
   25 mins (7.2 miles) from Lincoln Park Zoo

   Interact with cutting-edge exhibits aimed at igniting imaginative curiosity and introducing real-world wonders from the universe around us.

5. Day 5: Shedd Aquarium
   10 mins (2.4 miles) from Museum of Science and Industry

   Watch aquatic creatures up close such as sharks and sea turtles. The Shedd Aquarium provides an up-close experience for visitors.

6. Day 6: Art Institute of Chicago
   10 mins (1.8 miles) from Shedd Aquarium

   Check out the extensive and wide-ranging collection of art from around the world, including artwork from various periods ranging from ancient relics to old-fashioned masterpieces.

7. Day 7: Willis Tower
   10 mins (1.9 miles) from Art Institute of Chicago

   Travel up to the 103rd floor, where a glass floor balcony extends four feet out from the building, allowing brave visitors to look straight down to the ground.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Navy Pier (3 hours, free admission)
• Millennium Park (2 hours, free admission)
• Lincoln Park Zoo (3 hours, free admission)
• Museum of Science and Industry (4 hours, $21.95 adults, $12.95 kids)
• Shedd Aquarium (4 hours, $49.95 adults, $39.95 kids)
• Art Institute of Chicago (2 hours, $25 adults, $23 students, free for kids under 14)
• Willis Tower (2 hours, $25 adults, $17 kids)
• Total Estimated Costs: $213.90 for adults, $161.85 for kids

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden, Navy Pier's IMAX Theater, or the Field Museum. If you have less time, consider visiting the SkyDeck at Willis Tower instead of the 103rd floor observation deck.