Day One

Motorcoach Arrival  at Group Name 

& Departure for Chicago, Illinois 

Departure Address: TBD

Motorcoach will stop en route for either restrooms or service plaza stops. Stops will be decided upon discretion of the driver. 

We suggest that students either pack a breakfast or lunch, or they will be able to purchase on student expense upon service plaza stop.  

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it has amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These regulations will establish minimum performance and design standards for hours-of-service (HOS) electronic logging devices (ELDs); Driver/operator driving hours are limited to 10 hours and service hours limited to 15 hours. In such cases where these limits are to be exceeded a relief driver (and relief driver stop) will be planned .

Groups  located 300 miles+, a  relief driver will be required. 

Driving time will vary based on departure city/town and state. The program will be optimized accordingly. The schedule presented below of for presentation purposes.

Expected Arrival; Meet your GO Leader at designated location! 

*Upon Arrival- Safety Instructions/ Safety Bracelets/ String Bags* 

Visit the Field Museum

Visit the Chicago Shedd Aquarium- General Entry Ticket 

Address: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Sea otters, dolphins, whales; oh my! Check out the 1,500 species of marine life, including fish, marine mammals, birds, snakes, amphibians, and insects, right next to the beautiful Lake Michigan! 

Explore Adler Planetarium

Brimming Lake Michigan is Chicago’s popular museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. Learn about the history of our solar system, and the relation between astronomy and culture! 

Group Exploration of Millennium Park 

Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

In celebration of the third millennium was the construction of Millennium Park, and all the cool stuff inside! Snap a photo with the bean, gander around Crown Plaza and marvel at the skyline and Lake Michigan views sandwiched around.

Dinner: Pizzeria Uno DUE (Family Style Deep Dish Pizza) 

Address: 619 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611

Enjoy some traditional Chicago-style pizza at Uno’s second location EVER. 

Dinner: Giordano's (Deep Dish Pizza!)

Indulge in another deep dish classic in Chicago!

Evening Activity: Group Exploration of The Magnificent Mile 

You won’t even realize how much walking you have done after browsing past the upscale shops, outlets and posh hotels, snagged a bite to eat at one of the countless restaurants and bakeries or snapping photos near the Wigley skyscraper, the John Hancock building or the Chicago Water Tower!

Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Hotel 

Suburb or Downtown Hotel Accommodations

*Subject to Availability  

Overnight Security (start) until 4:00 AM

*Overnight Security provided by a trusted company will keep parents and teachers asleep throughout the night. Overnight Security protects and makes sure students are staying in assigned rooms when the lights are out. 

  Day Two

Wake-Up Call Provided, Breakfast at the Hotel and Departure

*Hot Breakfast provided by the hotel. Includes: protein, juices, dairy, cereals, etc.*

Visit the Chicago Skydeck at the Willis Tower 

Address: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Soar 1,450-feet in the sky to the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. 

Lunch: Portillo’s Boxed Sandwich Order

Created in 1963 by Dick Portillo, the chain that grew into a massive success all across the city and the state! Snag the quintessential Chicago-style hot dog-- be sure to hold the ketchup!

Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Navy Pier

Explore Navy Pier - Include a  Navy Pier Pass Optional Activity (2 Activities)

Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

The property was a former jail for draft dodgers, then transformed into a scenic shopping and dining hub! Catch a ride on the Centennial Wheel, visit the botanical gardens and snap some photos by the pier!

Meet Motorcoach and Depart for Dinner

Dinner: Hard Rock Cafe (Fixed Menu) 

Address: 63 W Ontario St Chicago, IL 60654

Enjoy delicious food at the authentic rock-n-roll restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe.

Dinner and Show: Medieval Times 

Travel back in time and experience 11th century-style dining & entertainment with knights, princesses and kings! DIne with your hands with a meal of tomato soup, chicken, potatoes, corn and more! 

Evening Activity: The Blue Man Group Show

Meet Motorcoach and Depart for Hotel

Overnight Security (start) until 4:00 AM

  Day Three

Wake-Up Call Provided, Breakfast at the Hotel and Departure 

*Hot Breakfast provided by the hotel. Includes: protein, juices, dairy, cereals, etc.*

Visit the Museum of Science & Industry

Address: 5700 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637

Praised for being one of the largest museums in the country, the space encourages creativity and innovative with its numerous additions and exhibits. Weather a 40-foot tornado before sizing up to a World War II U-505 submarine.Then, descent into a coal mine shaft, and shop at the gift shop or food court.

Lunch: Cash Allocation at Museum of Science & Industry 

Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Lincoln Park Zoo

Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo

Address: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Celebrate 150 years with an institution that inspires families and students to create a better environment for animals to thrive in a growing industrialized world. Check out the giraffes, elephants, gorillas, and more!

Meet Motorcoach and Departure for Boat Cruise

Take the Chicago Line Cruises- Architecture Boat Tour 

Address: 465 North McClurg Ct. Chicago, IL 60611

Motorcoach Departure for Group Arrival Address

Estimated Driving Time: # Hours 

Estimated Arrival at Group Arrival Address