TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
Chicago Milwaukee Day Tour with Optional Foliage Upgrade 24 hr
Top 34% · 1 day · 4 reviews
from $125
1 provider
Best Day Trips & Excursions in Chicago
12 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 12 day trips & excursions in Chicago using 6,413 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Chicago Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens Tour (6.9/10). Prices start at $112 and most cost between $125 and $685. A typical one lasts 24 hrs.
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Best overall
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
Chicago Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens Tour
3,317 reviews · $126 · 1 day
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
TourTruth score – out of 10
Chicago Private Tour to Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens 10 hr
from $1,200
1 provider
TourTruth score – out of 10
Chicago Mackinac Island Scenic Tour
from $685
1 provider
TourTruth score – out of 10
Mackinac Island Private Day Tour from Chicago
from $1,350
1 provider
TourTruth score – out of 10
Chicago Milwaukee Small Group Tour
from $485
1 provider
TourTruth score – out of 10
Chicago Mackinac Island Private Day Tour 16 hr
from $1,350
1 provider
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Milwaukee Day Tour with Optional Foliage Upgrade 24 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (4) | $125 | 1 day |
| 2 | Chicago Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens Tour | TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.6★ (3,317) | $126 | 1 day |
| 3 | Chicago Windmill Island Day Trip | TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.6★ (3,040) | $112 | 1 day |
| 4 | Chicago Galena and Dubuque Day Tour | TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 | Viator 3.0★ (2) | $450 | – |
| 5 | Chicago Milwaukee Day Trip with Brewery Tour | TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 | Viator 4.4★ (14) · GetYourGuide 4.6★ (24) | $125 | – |
| 6 | Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems Small-Group Tour | TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10 | Viator 4.4★ (7) | $269 | – |
| 7 | Boston New York City Highlights Tour | TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 3.8★ (5) | $175 | 1 day |
| 8 | Chicago Private Tour to Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens 10 hr | TourTruth score – out of 10 | – | $1,200 | – |
| 9 | Chicago Mackinac Island Scenic Tour | TourTruth score – out of 10 | – | $685 | – |
| 10 | Mackinac Island Private Day Tour from Chicago | TourTruth score – out of 10 | – | $1,350 | – |
Questions
What is the best day trips & excursion in Chicago?
Chicago Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens Tour has the highest TourTruth score (6.9/10) of the 12 day trips & excursions in Chicago we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 3,317 reviews.
How much do day trips & excursions in Chicago cost?
Listed prices start at $112; the median is $269, and most cost between $125 and $685. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are day trips & excursions in Chicago?
The median listed duration is 24 hrs.
Which day trips & excursion in Chicago has the most reviews?
Chicago Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens Tour, with 3,317 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.9/10.
Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide