Best Place to Visit from Chicago to Miami during Christmas

Miami at Christmas trades snow for palm trees, boat parades, and dazzling lights. It’s a festive, warm-weather road trip from Chicago — here’s what to see with the whole group.

Lights and holiday magic

Don’t miss Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami, the classic Santa’s Enchanted Forest, and the spectacular Winterfest Boat Parade on the water.

Culture and parks

Tour the beautiful Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, relax at Bayfront Park and Kiwanis Park, and soak up the city’s festive energy.

Beach-side celebration

Cap it off with Miami’s famous beaches and holiday beach parties — a Christmas getaway unlike any other.

Why drive it in a van

With so much to see and a whole group aboard, one van keeps everyone together with room for luggage and gifts — cheaper and easier than flying, and you can take it anywhere across the USA with just a regular license.

Which van should you pick?

For comfort, the 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; for value, the 15-passenger Ford Transit. Browse the full fleet.