Illinois destinations
1 hand-curated Illinois destination — each with real things to do, places to eat, and a ready-made day-by-day itinerary, verified against Google Maps.
- Capital
- Springfield
- Nickname
- The Prairie State
- Time zone
- Central
- Major airports
- O’Hare Intl (ORD), Midway Intl (MDW)
- Neighboring states
- Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin
About Illinois
Known for
Chicago’s skyline, lakefront, and deep-dish pizza/architecture reputation.
Best time to visit
Late spring to early fall (May-September) -- Chicago winters (December-February) are long and cold, with brutal wind off Lake Michigan.
Getting around
Chicago has extensive public transit (the ‘L’ train) -- a car is unnecessary and often a liability downtown.
Suggested trip length
3-4 days covers Chicago’s highlights well.
