“R&J Tours are filled with fun, faith, and new friends. The Chicago trip was amazing. My mother & I enjoyed every minute of it.”
Carrie Halvorson – Belgrade, MN (Chicago R&J Traveler)
Day 1 – Home to Delavan, WI
Our adventure starts out as we make our way into Wisconsin, stopping for lunch on your own, before checking into our hotel in Delavan. Tonight dinner is served at the Rosewood followed by their “America’s Bandstand” show. Nothing sets the stage for popular culture of a generation more than the music of the 1950’s. This show takes us back to the sock hops, spotlighting Rockabilly, Doo-Wop and Motown artists, songs and the history of early Rock and Roll. Enjoy songs by Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Diana Ross, Neil Sedaka, The Everly Brothers and many, many more!
Included Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Comfort Suites
Day 2 – Delavan to Chicago, IL
After breakfast we travel to the Windy City and explore Navy Pier where you will have time to have lunch on your own and do some shopping. Back on the coach, a local step-on guide will take us on a highlights tour of the city. We’ll experience Chicago’s “Loop,” Buckingham Fountain, & Little Italy to name a few! We’ll also explore Millennium Park, a 24.5 acre rooftop garden built over an underground parking garage. Then we check into the Hampton Inn in downtown Chicago for a three-night stay. You may wish to take a swim in the hotel pool or enjoy the sights and sounds of the city by going for a walk. Tonight, we will have dinner at a local Italian restaurant before we gather together to enjoy watching fireworks at Navy Pier.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hampton Inn on Illinois (3 Nights)
Day 3 – Chicago
Following breakfast, we’ll start our day with an interesting “Untouchable Tour” with the help of a local gangster guide who will take us through the 1920’s & 1930’s Prohibition Era of Chicago and show us the hot spots, hit spots, and hideouts made famous by Al Capone. Then a special lunch will be served at Macy’s on the historic 7th floor in the Walnut Room where Chicagoans have eaten for generations. This is truly a lunch to remember! After lunch we are off to the Skydeck, where we will experience grand views of the Chicago area from 103 stories high. If you are brave enough you can step out on “the Ledge,” a glass box extending out 4.3 feet from the Skydeck and 1,343 feet off the ground and receive a souvenir picture of yourself too! Afterwards, we will return to the hotel and dinner will be on your own before we’ll go to the Cadillac Theatre, which opened in 1926 and features French Baroque architecture. Here we’ll enjoy orchestra level seating for the spectacular Broadway musical “The Lion King.” Experience the unforgettable music, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking staging of this beloved Disney classic.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Chicago
After breakfast we’re treated to a tour of Wrigley Field! We’ll see the Cubs’ dugout, field, upper deck, bleachers, & Outfield Ivy. Then enjoy a free afternoon to explore Chicago on your own. Later, we’ll make our way to the Chicago Riverwalk, where the elegant glass-enclosed Odyssey Chicago River awaits. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a delicious three-course dinner as we cruise through the heart of downtown. Through the vessel’s panoramic glass windows and ceiling, we’ll have spectacular views of Chicago’s illuminated skyline while onboard narration points out the city’s iconic buildings, bridges, and architectural landmarks. With the lights of Chicago reflecting on the river, this scenic evening cruise offers a wonderful way to experience the city’s legendary architecture from a whole new perspective.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Motorcoach Per Person Pricing Information
Motorcoach Travel Protection Per Person
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Deposit Due
Passport Needed
Tour Pace
Price Includes
9 Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated in brochure, Luxury Motorcoach
07/06/2027 07/10/2027
Tour Map
Tour Highlights
* 3 Nights in Downtown Chicago
* “The Lion King” at the Historic Cadillac Theatre
* “Untouchable Tour” - Chicago’s original Gangster tour
* Evening Dinner Cruise
* Skydeck
* City Tour with Step-on Guide
* Millennium Park
* Wrigley Field Tour
* Macy’s Walnut Room Lunch
* Fireworks at Navy Pier
* Rosewood’s “America’s Bandstand” Dinner Show
