Student Tours to Chicago
Chicago is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper and home of the Blues. World-class science and natural history museums offer hands-on learning experiences. See outstanding art in museums and on the city streets. Top off your tour with a visit to the the Skydeck of Willis Tower, the John Hancock Observatory or the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier, all offering amazing views of the famous city skyline.
- Shedd Aquarium
- Field Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Science and Technology
- John Hancock Observatory
- The Skydeck of Willis Tower
- Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
- Adler Planetarium
- Architecture River Cruise
- Navy Pier
- Grant Park
- Millennium Park
- Second City Chicago
- Blue Man Group
- ComedySportz
- Cultural Neighborhoods
Combine this destination with
Springfield,
Milwaukee or
St. Louis.
Engage your students on a school trip to Chicago
Check out the sample itineraries below. Remember all ET tours are customized, and these itineraries can be altered to fit your group’s needs. We can also build an intinerary from scratch specifically for you, and your group.
Chicago's Most Requested Sites Student Tour
Welcome to the Neighborhood Student Tour
Chicago's Most Requested Sites Student Tour
Day One
- AM departure from gateway city
- Arrive in Chicago
- Architecture cruise on the Chicago River
- Lunch
- Navy Pier and IMAX Theater
- Dinner
- Buckingham and Crown Fountain
- Hotel check-in
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Two
- Breakfast
- Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
- Planetarium Point Picture Stop
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Lunch
- The Field Museum
- Ride Chicago's "El" elevated train to Wrigley Field or Cellular Field
- Chicago Cubs or White Sox Baseball Game - pending schedule and ticket availability
- Dinner - Meal money provided
- Return to hotel
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Sears Tower
- Lunch in River North
- Blue Man Group
- Dinner – ESPNZone including Game Play Card, Dave & Busters or Medieval Times
- Return to Hotel
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Four
- Breakfast
- Check out of hotel
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Lunch
- Depart for home
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Welcome to the Neighborhood Student Tour
Day One
- AM departure from gateway city
- Arrive in Chicago
- Architecture cruise on the Chicago River
- Lunch
- Navy Pier and IMAX Theater
- Dinner - Capi's Italian Kitchen
- Comedysportz
- Hotel check-in
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Two
- Breakfast
- Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - The Money Museum
- Guided sightseeing of “The Loop” - home of Chicago’s Financial District, the city’s first skyscraper and numerous famous works of art.
- Lunch - Gino's East, famous Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
- Neighborhood Tours
- Pilsen - Hispanic Community
- Mural Tour
- Bronzeville - African-American Community
- Chinatown Neighborhood Tour - Chinese Community
- Cultural Museums
- The Mexican Fine Arts
- DuSable Museum of African-American History
- Dinner - Won Kow, legendary Chinatown restaurant
- Buckingham and Crown Fountain
- Return to hotel
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Little Italy Neighborhood Tour - Italian Community
- Jane Addams Hull House
- Lunch - Greek Islands Restaurant
- Polish Museum of America
- North Side Neighborhoods Tour - Including Lincoln Square (German Community) and Andersonville (Swedish Community)
- Swedish American Museum Center
- Dinner - Ann Sather's Restaurant, Swedish Cuisine
- Return to hotel
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Four
- Breakfast
- Check out of hotel
- United Center and Michael Jordan Statue Picture Stop
- Millennium Park Tour
- Lunch - Reza's Restaurant, Mediterranean and Persian Cuisine
- Depart for home
Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates.
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Chicago Information
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