Rental Car
Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upMilwaukee · Jul 2
Drop offChicago · Jul 7
Total miles107 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Milwaukee, WI
Hotel
Milwaukee Overnight
Check-inThu, Jul 2
Check-outFri, Jul 3
First pitch7:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Thursday, July 2
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field tonight. Don't leave without Wisconsin Brat (Klement's).
Stop 01 of 03
Milwaukee, WI · Tue Jul 2
American Family Field
Milwaukee Brewers · MLB
3 Games This Series
Tue Jun 307:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Jul 18:10 PM ET
No PromoThu Jul 22:10 PM ET
No PromoMust 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
More Games This Series
Jul 1 · Wed
8:10 PM ET · Cincinnati Reds
Jul 2 · Thu
2:10 PM ET · Cincinnati Reds
Stay Tonight · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Overnight
Check-inThu, Jul 2
Check-outFri, Jul 3
First pitch tomorrow at 8:05 PM ET. Leave by 12:47 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:47 PM
Drive to Chicago104 mi · 1.8h
Game time8:05 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Milwaukee, WI
Before You Hit the Road
Diner on the Square
Wauwatosa Square. Proper Midwestern diner breakfast done exactly right. German-influenced egg dishes reflect Milwaukee's heritage. 15 minutes from American Family Field — go before a Brewers day game.
German farmer's breakfast + coffee
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 detourMilwaukee → Chicago
104 mi · 1.8h · easy leg
DAY 2
Friday, July 3
A short 1.8h drive from Milwaukee sets up the day. First pitch at 8:05 PM ET — Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field tonight — University of Iowa / Michigan / Michigan State Caps tonight. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 03
Chicago, IL · Tue Jul 3
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs · MLB
5 Games This Series
Tue Jun 308:05 PM ET
University of Iowa / Michigan / Michigan State CapsWed Jul 12:20 PM ET
Chicago Day Camp Group EventFri Jul 34:05 PM ET
No PromoSat Jul 48:08 PM ET
Fourth of July CelebrationSun Jul 52:30 PM ET
Clark the Cub Building Block Set (Kids 13 & under)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
More Games This Series
Jul 1 · Wed
2:20 PM ET · San Diego Padres
Jul 3 · Fri
4:05 PM ET · St. Louis Cardinals
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Chicago Overnight
Check-inFri, Jul 3
Check-outSat, Jul 4
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 6:07 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:07 PM
Drive to Chicago3 mi · 0.1h
Game time7:40 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · Chicago, IL
Before You Hit the Road
Lou Mitchell's
Jackson Blvd since 1923. A Chicago institution older than most Wrigley Field renovations. Double-yolk eggs, homemade marmalade, complimentary Milk Duds while you wait. Cubs and Sox fans both claim it.
Double-yolk omelette + fresh OJ
Open 5:30 AM–3 PM Mon–Sat
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 6
Tuesday, July 7
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field tonight. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 03
Chicago, IL · Tue Jul 7
Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago White Sox · MLB
3 Games This Series
Tue Jul 77:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Jul 87:40 PM ET
No PromoThu Jul 92:10 PM ET
No PromoMust 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
More Games This Series
Jul 8 · Wed
7:40 PM ET · Boston Red Sox
Jul 9 · Thu
2:10 PM ET · Boston Red Sox
Shift 2 days to catch Fourth of July Celebration at Wrigley Field.
• Fourth of July Celebration at Wrigley Field
• Clark the Cub Building Block Set (Kids 13 & under) at Wrigley Field
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 11 games (avg $46)$506
Hotels · 5 nights (avg $155)$775
Fuel · 107 mi at $0.18/mi$19
Ballpark food & drinks$550
Total Estimate$1,850
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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