Top Summer Spots for Culture, Education and Entertainment In Chicago With Luxury Van Rentals

Summer is the perfect time to explore everything Chicago has to offer, and a group can pack a lot into a day with a van to move between stops. Here are the top spots for culture, learning, and fun — all worth a place on your summer itinerary.

Cultural gems

Start with the world-class Art Institute of Chicago, the bold Museum of Contemporary Art, and the free, gorgeous Chicago Cultural Center. Together they’re a full day of the city’s art and architecture.

Educational attractions

Chicago’s museums are legendary: gaze at the stars at the Adler Planetarium, meet Sue the T. rex at the Field Museum, and explore the hands-on wonders of the Museum of Science and Industry — great for families and curious minds of any age.

Entertainment hotspots

Hit Navy Pier for rides and lakefront views, relax in Millennium Park by “The Bean,” and visit the free Lincoln Park Zoo, where the Nature Boardwalk is a lovely summer stroll.

Dining along the way

Chicago’s food scene is half the fun — deep-dish pizza, global flavors across the neighborhoods, and everything from food halls to fine dining. Build a few stops into your route.

Do it all with a van

These spots are spread across the city, so one van keeps your group together, on your own schedule, with easy parking planning. Prefer to travel in style? Our luxury Sprinters make the day even better.

Which van should you pick?

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