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Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upMilwaukee · May 14
Drop offChicago · May 18
Total miles819 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Milwaukee, WI
Hotel
Milwaukee Overnight
Check-inThu, May 14
Check-outFri, May 15
First pitch7:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Thursday, May 14
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres at American Family Field tonight. Don't leave without Wisconsin Brat (Klement's).
Stop 01 of 04
Milwaukee, WI · Tue May 14
American Family Field
Milwaukee Brewers · MLB
3 Games This Series
Tue May 127:40 PM ET
No PromoWed May 137:40 PM ET
No PromoThu May 141:40 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
May 13 · Wed
7:40 PM ET · San Diego Padres
May 14 · Thu
1:40 PM ET · San Diego Padres
Stay Tonight · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Overnight
Check-inThu, May 14
Check-outFri, May 15
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 11:17 AM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by11:17 AM
Drive to Minneapolis370 mi · 6.4h
Game time7:40 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 3
Saturday, May 16
It's a 6.4h haul from Milwaukee — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field tonight — Bark at the Park tonight. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 04
Minneapolis, MN · Tue May 16
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · MLB
7 Games This Series
Tue May 127:40 PM ET
Bark at the ParkWed May 137:40 PM ET
No PromoThu May 141:40 PM ET
No PromoFri May 158:10 PM ET
No PromoSat May 167:10 PM ET
Star Wars NightSun May 172:10 PM ET
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NightMon May 187:40 PM ET
No PromoMust 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
More Games This Series
May 13 · Wed
7:40 PM ET · Miami Marlins
May 14 · Thu
1:40 PM ET · Miami Marlins
Stay Tonight · Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Overnight
Check-inSat, May 16
Check-outSun, May 17
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by Previous evening — overnight drive recommended.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave byPrevious evening — overnight drive recommended
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 4
Sunday, May 17
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. Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field tonight. Jolly Green Giant Statue is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 03 of 04
Chicago, IL · Tue May 17
Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago White Sox · MLB
6 Games This Series
Tue May 127:40 PM ET
No PromoWed May 137:40 PM ET
No PromoThu May 147:40 PM ET
Emo NightFri May 157:40 PM ET
No PromoSat May 167:10 PM ET
No PromoSun May 172:10 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
May 13 · Wed
7:40 PM ET · Kansas City Royals
May 14 · Thu
7:40 PM ET · Kansas City Royals
Stay Tonight · Chicago, IL
Chicago Overnight
Check-inSun, May 17
Check-outMon, May 18
First pitch tomorrow at 7:40 PM ET. Leave by 6:07 PM.
Mon 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
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
Monday, May 18
First pitch at 7:40 PM ET — Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field tonight — AAPI Heritage Month Celebration tonight. Gemini Giant Wilmington is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 04 of 04
Chicago, IL · Mon May 18
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs · MLB
7:40 PM ET
vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 17 games (avg $46)$782
Hotels · 4 nights (avg $155)$620
Fuel · 819 mi at $0.18/mi$147
Ballpark food & drinks$850
Total Estimate$2,399
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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