Summer Vacation with Rented Van in Chicago

Summer is the best time to explore Chicago with the family, and a rented van keeps everyone together for the whole adventure. Here’s a quick packing checklist and the city’s top summer stops.

Pack the essentials

Bring your travel documents and some cash, weather-appropriate clothing and toiletries, a small health-and-safety kit, and your electronics and chargers. For comfort on the road, add snacks, water, and a few things to keep the kids happy — there’s room for it all in the van.

Chicago’s best summer stops

Start at Millennium Park for “The Bean” and the lakefront, then take in the world-class Art Institute of Chicago. Visit the free Lincoln Park Zoo, stroll the Chicago Riverwalk, relax at the city’s beaches, and dive into the Shedd Aquarium — a full week of summer fun, all reachable in one van.

Why a van makes summer easy

These spots are spread across the city, so one van keeps your group together, with room for coolers, beach gear, and everyone’s bags. You set the pace and the plan.

Go beyond the city

Because we’re Illinois-based, your summer trip doesn’t have to end at the city limits — drive our vans anywhere across the USA and into Canada, no special license needed for personal use.

Which van should you pick?

For a first-class family summer, the 10-passenger Road Cruiser or the 15-passenger Sprinter; to keep it budget-friendly, the 15-passenger Ford Transit. Browse the full fleet.