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Pick upMinneapolis · Aug 10
Drop offMilwaukee · Aug 18
Total miles553 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Hotel
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11
First pitch7:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Monday, August 10
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles at Target Field tonight — University of North Dakota Night tonight.
Stop 01 of 04
Minneapolis, MN · Mon Aug 10
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. Baltimore Orioles
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
Minnesota's flagship craft IPA. The Surly Tap Room at Target Field is the best brewery bar in the AL Central.
Surly Brewing
The Metrodome, the Homer Hankies, and Kirby Puckett
Pilgrim Notes · Minneapolis Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 10:29 AM.
Wed Morning
When to Depart
Leave by10:29 AM
Drive to Chicago446 mi · 7.7h
Game time7:40 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Chicago.
Breakfast Stop · Minneapolis, MN
Before You Hit the Road
Hells Kitchen
Downtown Minneapolis basement, open since 2002. Lemon ricotta hotcakes and house-made peanut butter are extraordinary. Dark, atmospheric, excellent coffee. Perfect before a Target Field day game.
Lemon ricotta hotcakes + house PB + espresso
Open 7 AM daily
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Jolly Green Giant Statue
A 55-foot vegetable mascot who will let you stand in his palm.
Blue Earth, MN · 10 min detourMinneapolis → Chicago
446 mi · 7.7h · regional run
DAY 3
Wednesday, August 12
It's a 7.7h haul from Minneapolis — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds at Guaranteed Rate Field tonight. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 04
Chicago, IL · Wed Aug 12
Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago White Sox · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. Cincinnati Reds
Must Eat at the Park
Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
Jim's Original Maxwell Street Polish — a grilled Polish sausage with mustard and grilled onions on a bun.
Local Beer
Revolution Anti-Hero IPA
Chicago's largest independent craft brewery also serves the South Side.
Revolution Brewing
The Friendly Confines and the Longest Drought in Sports
Pilgrim Notes · Chicago Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Chicago Overnight
Check-inWed, Aug 12
Check-outThu, Aug 13
First pitch tomorrow at 2:20 PM ET. Leave by 12:47 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:47 PM
Drive to Chicago3 mi · 0.1h
Game time2:20 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Chicago, IL
Before You Hit the Road
Ann Sather
Boystown since 1945. The cinnamon rolls are mythological — the size of your head, fresh every morning. Swedish-American diner that has defined Wrigleyville breakfast culture for 80 years.
Giant cinnamon roll + eggs
Open 7 AM daily
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Gemini Giant Wilmington
A 28-foot spaceman on Route 66 since 1965. The drive-in still serves burgers.
Wilmington, IL · 10 min detourChicago → Chicago
3 mi · 0.1h · easy leg
DAY 5
Friday, August 14
First pitch at 2:20 PM ET — Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field today. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 04
Chicago, IL · Fri Aug 14
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs · MLB
2:20 PM ET
vs. St. Louis Cardinals
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
Served at Wrigley since 1950. The single most identified brand with Cubs baseball. The bleachers run on Old Style.
Pabst Brewing
The Friendly Confines and the Longest Drought in Sports
Pilgrim Notes · Chicago Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Chicago Overnight
Check-inFri, Aug 14
Check-outSat, Aug 15
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 4:22 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by4:22 PM
Drive to Milwaukee104 mi · 1.8h
Game time7:40 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Chicago, IL
Before You Hit the Road
Ann Sather
Boystown since 1945. The cinnamon rolls are mythological — the size of your head, fresh every morning. Swedish-American diner that has defined Wrigleyville breakfast culture for 80 years.
Giant cinnamon roll + eggs
Open 7 AM daily
Lunch Stop · I-94 N Exit 342
Midway Fuel-Up
Frank's Diner
Classic Wisconsin diner on I-94 northbound. The Locomotive has been fueling road trippers for decades.
Locomotive Burger — everything on it
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Gemini Giant Wilmington
A 28-foot spaceman on Route 66 since 1965. The drive-in still serves burgers.
Wilmington, IL · 10 min detourChicago → Milwaukee
104 mi · 1.8h · easy leg
DAY 9
Tuesday, August 18
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Milwaukee Brewers vs. Seattle Mariners at American Family Field tonight — Wisconsin Artist Series Hat (Ric Stultz / Racine) tonight. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 04 of 04
Milwaukee, WI · Tue Aug 18
American Family Field
Milwaukee Brewers · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. Seattle Mariners
Must Eat at the Park
Wisconsin Brat (Klement's)
A Klement's bratwurst grilled over charcoal and served in a hoagie roll with stadium mustard, sauerkraut, and grilled onions.
Local Beer
Spotted Cow
The farmhouse ale sold exclusively in Wisconsin. The most state-exclusive craft beer in MLB.
New Glarus Brewing
The Brewers, Hank the Dog, and Robin Yount
Pilgrim Notes · Milwaukee Baseball History
Shift 2 days to catch Kids Backpack Giveaway at Target Field.
• Kids Backpack Giveaway at Target Field
• Wisconsin Artist Series Hat (Ric Stultz / Racine) at American Family Field
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 8 nights (avg $155)$1,240
Fuel · 553 mi at $0.18/mi$100
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$1,724
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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