Rental Car
Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upChicago · Jun 2
Drop offChicago · Jun 9
Total miles920 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Hotel
Chicago Overnight
Check-inTue, Jun 2
Check-outWed, Jun 3
First pitch8:05 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Tuesday, June 2
First pitch at 8:05 PM ET — Chicago Cubs vs. Athletics at Wrigley Field tonight — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Cap tonight.
Stop 01 of 04
Chicago, IL · Tue Jun 2
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs · MLB
8:05 PM ET
vs. Athletics
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-inTue, Jun 2
Check-outWed, Jun 3
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 4:22 PM.
Wed 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
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
Lunch Stop · I-94 N, Exit 344, Kenosha
Midway Fuel-Up
Brat Stop
Kenosha, WI on I-94. The Wisconsin welcome mat between Chicago and Milwaukee. Beer-soaked bratwurst grilled and served with sauerkraut and Stadium Sauce. The German heritage of the I-94 corridor in sandwich form.
Bratwurst + sauerkraut + Stadium Sauce
Open 11 AM–10 PM 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 → Milwaukee
104 mi · 1.8h · easy leg
DAY 2
Wednesday, June 3
A short 1.8h drive from Chicago sets up the day. First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants at American Family Field tonight. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 04
Milwaukee, WI · Wed Jun 3
American Family Field
Milwaukee Brewers · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. San Francisco Giants
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-inWed, Jun 3
Check-outThu, Jun 4
First pitch tomorrow at 8:15 PM ET. Leave by 12:22 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:22 PM
Drive to Minneapolis370 mi · 6.4h
Game time8:15 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Minneapolis.
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
Jolly Green Giant Statue
A 55-foot vegetable mascot who will let you stand in his palm.
Blue Earth, MN · 10 min detourMilwaukee → Minneapolis
370 mi · 6.4h · regional run
DAY 4
Friday, June 5
It's a 6.4h haul from Milwaukee — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 8:15 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals at Target Field tonight — Pop Star Night + University of Minnesota Night + Golf Night tonight. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 04
Minneapolis, MN · Fri Jun 5
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
8:15 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-inFri, Jun 5
Check-outSat, Jun 6
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 10:29 AM.
Tue 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 8
Tuesday, June 9
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Chicago White Sox vs. Atlanta Braves at Guaranteed Rate Field tonight. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 04 of 04
Chicago, IL · Tue Jun 9
Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago White Sox · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. Atlanta Braves
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
Shift 2 days to catch Puerto Rican Heritage Jersey at Wrigley Field.
• Puerto Rican Heritage Jersey at Wrigley Field
• Prince Night at Target Field
• Pop Star Night + University of Minnesota Night + Golf Night at Target Field
• Royce Lewis Replica Jersey Giveaway at Target Field
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 7 nights (avg $155)$1,085
Fuel · 920 mi at $0.18/mi$166
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$1,635
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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