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Pick upSt. Louis · Apr 11
Drop offMinneapolis · Apr 18
Total miles1720 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · St. Louis, MO
Hotel
St. Louis Overnight
Check-inSat, Apr 11
Check-outSun, Apr 12
First pitch7:15 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Saturday, April 11
First pitch at 7:15 PM ET — St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium tonight — Cardinals Bobblehead (TBD) tonight.
Stop 01 of 05
St. Louis, MO · Sat Apr 11
Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals · MLB
7:15 PM ET
vs. Boston Red Sox
Must Eat at the Park
St. Louis-Style Toasted Ravioli
Pasta filled with meat, breaded and deep-fried, served with marinara dipping sauce — a St. Louis original.
Local Beer
Busch Beer
Anheuser-Busch
Stay Tonight · St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Overnight
Check-inSat, Apr 11
Check-outSun, Apr 12
First pitch tomorrow at 2:10 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.
Sun Morning
When to Depart
Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Kansas City291 mi · 4.8h
Game time2:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
St. Louis → Kansas City
291 mi · 4.8h · drive
DAY 2
Sunday, April 12
St. Louis to Kansas City is 4.8h — a solid drive, so leave early and plan a stop along the way. First pitch at 2:10 PM ET — Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium today — Bobby Witt Jr. Youth Sliding Glove today.
Stop 02 of 05
Kansas City, MO · Sun Apr 12
Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City Royals · MLB
2:10 PM ET
vs. Chicago White Sox
Must Eat at the Park
KC Burnt Ends
Kansas City-style burnt ends — the crispy, caramelized points of a smoked brisket. The defining food of KC BBQ.
Local Beer
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
Boulevard Brewing
Stay Tonight · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Overnight
Check-inSun, Apr 12
Check-outMon, Apr 13
First pitch tomorrow at 6:40 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Cincinnati669 mi · 11.2h
Game time6:40 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Kansas City → Cincinnati
669 mi · 11.2h · drive
DAY 4
Tuesday, April 14
It's a 11.2h haul from Kansas City — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 6:40 PM ET — Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park tonight. Don't leave without Cincinnati Chili Dog (Skyline).
Stop 03 of 05
Cincinnati, OH · Tue Apr 14
Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati Reds · MLB
6:40 PM ET
vs. San Francisco Giants
Must Eat at the Park
Cincinnati Chili Dog (Skyline)
Cincinnati chili served over a hot dog (the Cheese Coney). Skyline Chili has operated in Cincinnati since 1949.
Local Beer
MadTree Axis IPA
MadTree Brewing
Stay Tonight · Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Overnight
Check-inTue, Apr 14
Check-outWed, Apr 15
First pitch tomorrow at 2:20 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Chicago315 mi · 5.3h
Game time2:20 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Cincinnati → Chicago
315 mi · 5.3h · drive
DAY 7
Friday, April 17
First pitch at 2:20 PM ET — Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets at Wrigley Field today — Jackie Robinson Day today.
Stop 04 of 05
Chicago, IL · Fri Apr 17
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs · MLB
2:20 PM ET
vs. New York Mets
Must Eat at the Park
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
A Vienna beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun, dragged through the garden: yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, a pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. No ketchup. Ever.
Local Beer
Old Style Lager
Pabst Brewing
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Chicago Overnight
Check-inFri, Apr 17
Check-outSat, Apr 18
First pitch tomorrow at 2:10 PM ET. Leave by 8:00 AM.
Sat Morning
When to Depart
Leave by8:00 AM
Drive to Minneapolis445 mi · 7.4h
Game time2:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Chicago → Minneapolis
445 mi · 7.4h · drive
DAY 8
Saturday, April 18
It's a 7.4h haul from Chicago — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 2:10 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Cincinnati Reds at Target Field today. Don't leave without Kramarczuk's Bratwurst.
Stop 05 of 05
Minneapolis, MN · Sat Apr 18
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
2:10 PM ET
vs. Cincinnati Reds
Must Eat at the Park
Kramarczuk's Bratwurst
Kramarczuk's, the northeast Minneapolis sausage institution since 1954, supplies the best bratwurst at any AL Central park.
Local Beer
Surly Furious IPA
Surly Brewing
Shift 2 days to catch Jackie Robinson Day at Wrigley Field.
• Jackie Robinson Day at Wrigley Field
• Fireworks Friday at Great American Ball Park
• Fireworks Saturday at Busch Stadium
• Ron Santo Bobblehead (150th Anniversary) at Wrigley Field
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 5 games (avg $46)$230
Hotels · 7 nights (avg $155)$1,240
Fuel · 1720 mi at $0.18/mi$310
Ballpark food & drinks$250
Total Estimate$2,030
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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