Art and Culture Tours: Using Van Rentals to Explore Chicago's Museums and Galleries

27 Mar-2025

Chicago is one of the great art cities, and a van rental lets your group tour its museums and galleries together, on your own schedule. Here’s how to plan an art-and-culture day.

Chicago’s must-see art

Build your day around the world-class Art Institute of Chicago and the bold Museum of Contemporary Art, then explore the city’s neighborhood galleries and public art — there’s more than a day’s worth to take in.

Why a van makes it easy

These venues are spread across the city, so one van keeps your group together, handles the parking planning, and lets you linger where you like — far easier than splitting into cars or rideshares.

Plan a smooth tour

Map your route, check opening hours, and leave time between stops to actually enjoy each one. A comfortable van turns the travel between galleries into part of the experience.

Travel in comfort

Prefer a first-class art day? Our luxury Sprinters — like the Road Cruiser — add reclining seats and a smooth, quiet ride, while a Ford Transit keeps it budget-friendly.

Which van should you pick?

For a first-class art day, the 10-passenger Road Cruiser or a 15-passenger Sprinter; for value, the 15-passenger Ford Transit. Browse the full fleet.