Buckingham Fountain · Chicago 3-day itinerary

Chicago in 3 Days: A Mapped Itinerary

Grant Park · Parks and waterfront

Buckingham Fountain · Chicago

Walk through Grant Park to the fountain. Water displays depend on season and conditions; when they are off, treat this as a short park break.

Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Park visit is free

Do not assume the water display runs every day of the year; schedules depend on season and conditions. Pair the fountain with a lakefront walk. In summer, allow for shade breaks and drinking water on this exposed route.

Consider the weather alongside the day’s visiting programme.

30–45 minutes

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Photo: H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0