9 days in Great Lakes USA Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Chicago is known for museums, nightlife, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, try to win big at Horseshoe Hammond, and get curious at Museum of Science and Industry.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chicago is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Sao Paulo to Chicago due to the time zone difference. In February, Chicago is cooler than Sao Paulo - with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel to Ely.

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): head outdoors with White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures and then glide through natural beauty at Flathorn - Gegoka Cross Country Ski Trails. Keep things going the next day: trek along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips.

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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Chicago to Ely takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Chicago in February, plan for slightly colder days and much colder nights in Ely: temperatures range from -9°C by day to -23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): try to win big at JACK Cleveland Casino, then see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and then explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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You can do a combination of car and flight from Ely to Cleveland in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Ely in February, expect nights in Cleveland to be much warmer, around -6°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.