Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago 3-day itinerary

Loop · Michigan Avenue · Museums and culture

Allow time for lunch and focus on a few collections that interest you. Check tickets and the closure calendar before visiting.

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Hours and fees may change; check the official link before visiting.

Ticketed; check exhibition inclusions

Pick the galleries you most want to see using the museum map rather than trying to cover everything. Check whether temporary exhibitions need an additional ticket. Pairing the visit with Millennium Park keeps travel simple.

Consider the weather alongside the day’s visiting programme.

2–3 hours

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