Art Institute of Chicago vs Millennium Park: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Millennium Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 83 for Art Institute of Chicago, and it has 82 ranked ways to see it versus 46. Art Institute of Chicago is the cheaper entry at $32, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Chicago, pair them: plan Art Institute of Chicago in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

Millennium Park in Chicago, United States

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Art Institute of Chicago compared with Millennium Park in Chicago
Art Institute of ChicagoMillennium Park
Ranked experiences4682
Top Outty Ranking8992
Average ranking (top 10)8386
Cheapest experience$32$33
Average time needed2.4h2.7h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Art Institute of Chicago

  1. 1. Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $71 · 2.5h

  2. 2. Chicago City Minibus Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $50 · 2h

  3. 3. Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $90 · 2.5h

  4. 4. Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $50 · 2h

  5. 5. Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 83 · from $38 · 2h

All 46 Art Institute of Chicago experiences

Best ways to see Millennium Park

  1. 1. Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $85 · 3h

  2. 2. Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $101 · 4.5h

  3. 3. Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $89 · 4.5h

  4. 4. Haunted Chicago: Crime, Ghosts, and Capone Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $35 · 1.5h

  5. 5. Chicago City Minibus Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $50 · 2h

All 82 Millennium Park experiences

Frequently asked questions

Art Institute of Chicago or Millennium Park: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Millennium Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 83 for Art Institute of Chicago, and it has 82 ranked ways to see it versus 46. Art Institute of Chicago is the cheaper entry at $32, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Chicago, pair them: plan Art Institute of Chicago in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Art Institute of Chicago or Millennium Park?

Ranked experiences at Art Institute of Chicago start from $32 and at Millennium Park from $33 per person.

How long do you need at Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park?

Experiences at Art Institute of Chicago run 2.4 hours on average and at Millennium Park 2.7 hours, so both fit in one day in Chicago with a break in between.

Can you do Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Art Institute of Chicago options and 100% of Millennium Park options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Art Institute of Chicago: Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour (Outty Ranking 89, from $71). For Millennium Park: Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 92, from $85).

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