Art Institute of Chicago vs The Magnificent Mile: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do The Magnificent Mile first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 83 for Art Institute of Chicago, and it has 48 ranked ways to see it versus 46. With a full day in Chicago, pair them: plan The Magnificent Mile in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

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Art Institute of Chicago compared with The Magnificent Mile in Chicago
Art Institute of ChicagoThe Magnificent Mile
Ranked experiences4648
Top Outty Ranking8992
Average ranking (top 10)8386
Cheapest experience$32$28
Average time needed2.4h2.1h
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 The Magnificent Mile

  1. 1. Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $85 · 3h

  2. 2. Chicago Murder Mystery Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $35 · 2h

  3. 3. Chicago City Minibus Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $50 · 2h

  4. 4. Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $45 · 1.5h

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

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $50 · 2h

All 48 The Magnificent Mile experiences

Frequently asked questions

Art Institute of Chicago or The Magnificent Mile: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do The Magnificent Mile first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 83 for Art Institute of Chicago, and it has 48 ranked ways to see it versus 46. With a full day in Chicago, pair them: plan The Magnificent Mile in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Art Institute of Chicago or The Magnificent Mile?

Ranked experiences at Art Institute of Chicago start from $32 and at The Magnificent Mile from $28 per person.

How long do you need at Art Institute of Chicago and The Magnificent Mile?

Experiences at Art Institute of Chicago run 2.4 hours on average and at The Magnificent Mile 2.1 hours, so both fit in one day in Chicago with a break in between.

Can you do Art Institute of Chicago and The Magnificent Mile 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 The Magnificent Mile 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 The Magnificent Mile: Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 92, from $85).

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