Chicago in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Chicago? See the skyline and eat well. Here is how to spend one perfect day in the city — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

The famous architecture cruise.

Millennium Park and the Willis Tower.

A classic Chicago pizza dinner.

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chicago — prices per person.

Chicago in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Chicago in one day?

Yes — take the architecture river cruise in the morning, see Millennium Park and the Willis Tower, and enjoy deep-dish pizza in the evening.

What is the best one-day tour in Chicago?

The architecture river cruise paired with a city sightseeing tour captures the best of Chicago in a day.

Is one day enough in Chicago?

One day covers the highlights; add days for museums, neighbourhoods and the lakefront.