Milwaukee
About 1 hr 30 min by train from Chicago
Breweries, a winged lakefront art museum and festivals all summer.
Why locals go
An easy Amtrak Hiawatha weekend with no car.
Visiting Chicago?
At 1 hr 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Chicago for your flight home.
What to book
- Brewery tour
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Harley-Davidson Museum
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Dinner in the Third Ward
- Sunset on the lakefront
With friends
- Brewery crawl
- Summerfest or another lakefront festival
When to go
Year-round, summer festivals.