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Pick upMilwaukee · Jul 25
Drop offSt. Louis · Jul 30
Total miles1136 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Milwaukee, WI
Hotel
Milwaukee Overnight
Check-inSat, Jul 25
Check-outSun, Jul 26
First pitch7:10 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Saturday, July 25
First pitch at 7:10 PM ET — Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies at American Family Field tonight — Kids Giveaway: (TBD) tonight.
Stop 01 of 04
Milwaukee, WI · Sat Jul 25
American Family Field
Milwaukee Brewers · MLB
7:10 PM ET
vs. Colorado Rockies
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
Stay Tonight · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Overnight
Check-inSat, Jul 25
Check-outSun, Jul 26
First pitch tomorrow at 2:10 PM ET. Leave by 10:50 AM.
Sun Morning
When to Depart
Leave by10:50 AM
Drive to Chicago106 mi · 1.8h
Game time2:10 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
106 mi · 1.8h · easy leg
DAY 2
Sunday, July 26
A short 1.8h drive from Milwaukee sets up the day. First pitch at 2:10 PM ET — Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field today. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 04
Chicago, IL · Sun Jul 26
Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago White Sox · MLB
2:10 PM ET
vs. Houston Astros
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-inSun, Jul 26
Check-outMon, Jul 27
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 10:29 AM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by10:29 AM
Drive to Minneapolis446 mi · 7.7h
Game time7:40 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Minneapolis.
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
Jolly Green Giant Statue
A 55-foot vegetable mascot who will let you stand in his palm.
Blue Earth, MN · 10 min detourChicago → Minneapolis
446 mi · 7.7h · regional run
DAY 4
Tuesday, July 28
It's a 7.7h haul from Chicago — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals at Target Field tonight — Wine, Women & Baseball tonight. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 04
Minneapolis, MN · Tue Jul 28
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. Kansas City Royals
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-inTue, Jul 28
Check-outWed, Jul 29
First pitch tomorrow at 2:15 PM ET. Leave by Previous evening — overnight drive recommended.
Thu Morning
When to Depart
Leave byPrevious evening — overnight drive recommended
Drive to St. Louis584 mi · 10.1h
Game time2:15 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Minneapolis overnight.
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 → St. Louis
584 mi · 10.1h · long haul
DAY 6
Thursday, July 30
It's a 10.1h haul from Minneapolis — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 2:15 PM ET — St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium today. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 04 of 04
St. Louis, MO · Thu Jul 30
Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals · MLB
2:15 PM ET
vs. Chicago Cubs
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
The stadium is literally named for this beer. Historically appropriate in every way.
Anheuser-Busch
Musial, Gibson, and the Cardinal Way
Pilgrim Notes · St. Louis Baseball History
Shift 2 days to catch Wine, Women & Baseball at Target Field.
• Wine, Women & Baseball at Target Field
• Cardinals Bobblehead (TBD) at Busch Stadium
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 5 nights (avg $155)$775
Fuel · 1136 mi at $0.18/mi$204
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$1,363
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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