Millennium Park 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 85 for Millennium Park, and it has 48 ranked ways to see it versus 81. Millennium Park is the cheaper entry at $10, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Chicago, pair them: plan The Magnificent Mile in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Millennium Park in Chicago, United States

Millennium Park

The Magnificent Mile in Chicago, United States

The Magnificent Mile

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Millennium Park compared with The Magnificent Mile in Chicago
Millennium ParkThe Magnificent Mile
Ranked experiences8148
Top Outty Ranking9292
Average ranking (top 10)8586
Cheapest experience$10$28
Average time needed2.8h2.1h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Millennium Park

  1. 1. Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $85 · 3h

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

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $89 · 4.5h

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

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $101 · 4.5h

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

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $35 · 1.5h

  5. 5. Chicago City Minibus Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $50 · 2h

All 81 Millennium Park 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 City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $50 · 2h

  5. 5. Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $45 · 1.5h

All 48 The Magnificent Mile experiences

Frequently asked questions

Millennium Park 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 85 for Millennium Park, and it has 48 ranked ways to see it versus 81. Millennium Park is the cheaper entry at $10, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. 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, Millennium Park or The Magnificent Mile?

Ranked experiences at Millennium Park start from $10 and at The Magnificent Mile from $28 per person.

How long do you need at Millennium Park and The Magnificent Mile?

Experiences at Millennium Park run 2.8 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 Millennium Park 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 Millennium Park 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 Millennium Park: Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 92, from $85). For The Magnificent Mile: Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 92, from $85).

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