Visit the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

A day trip exploring Chicago’s newest landmark.

1-Day Domestic Trip

Visit the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

See Chicago's newest landmark, the Obama Presidential Center, on a Day Trip Tour

Hop aboard our comfortable motorcoach as we travel to Chicago for a visit to the brand-new Obama Presidential Center. Located on Chicago’s South Side, where President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama began their journeys in public service, the Center offers an inspiring look at their lives, leadership, and legacy.

After departures from your selected pick-up location, we’ll enjoy lunch at one of the Obamas’ favorite Chicago restaurants, a place they frequently visited while living in the city. Along the way, your tour guide will share fascinating stories about Chicago’s history, notable landmarks, and the many connections between the city and the Obama family—including a stop near the famous “Obama Kissing Rock,” where Barack and Michelle shared their first kiss.

Then, experience the newly opened Obama Presidential Center and Museum, a one-of-a-kind destination designed to inspire visitors of all ages.

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What You’ll See at the Obama Presidential Center:

  • 20 Art Installations: From their time in the White House to the creation of the Obama Presidential Center, President and Mrs. Obama have embraced the arts as a powerful way to inspire, empower, and bring people together across the globe.
  • The Museum: Explore four levels of immersive exhibits that trace the story of the First Family alongside the social movements that shaped and supported their work. The museum experience features memorabilia from the Obamas’ years in the White House, highlights from pivotal moments of the President’s administration, and interactive activities designed for visitors of all ages and abilities.
  • The Sky Room: Take in panoramic views of Chicago, a beautiful space designed for reflection, perspective, and connection.
  • Gardens: Stroll the beautiful outdoor gardens.

Why Take a Day Trip to the Obama Presidential Center?

A day trip makes it easy to visit the Obama Presidential Center without worrying about driving, parking, timing, or planning the details yourself. With motorcoach transportation from the Milwaukee area, a knowledgeable tour guide, lunch, and a curated Chicago experience, this tour is designed for travelers who want the day to feel meaningful, comfortable, and well-organized.

This Obama Presidential Center tour is ideal for adults, lifelong learners, history lovers, civic groups, alumni groups, church groups, senior travelers, families, and anyone interested in visiting one of Chicago's most anticipated new cultural destinations.

Join us from the Milwaukee area and Rosemont, IL, for a day of history, legacy, local flavor, and Chicago storytelling as we visit the Obama Presidential Center.

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If you’d like to chat first, give us a call. We’re happy to answer your questions and talk through the details. If you’re ready to secure your spot, just complete the registration. Once this is in, you’ll get a personal phone call. We’ll gather your traveler information, share what to expect, and answer any additional questions you might have.

Great For: Day Trip from Milwaukee

1-Day Domestic Trip

Visit the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

A day trip exploring history, civic legacy, architecture, and the South Side stories behind one of Chicago’s newest cultural landmarks, the Obama Presidential Center.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026

$199 Per Person Day Trip

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Trip Details

Price

Per Person Day Trip: $199 

Trip Length

1-Day

Dates

Options:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Sunday, November 15, 2026

 

Meeting Point

Pickup Times and Locations:

8:30 AM: Pick up at Downtown Milwaukee Intermodal Station, 433 W St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203

9:00 AM: Pick Up at Oak Creek Park & Ride, W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154

9:30 AM: Pick Up at Brat Stop in Kenosha, 12304 75th St, Kenosha, WI 53142

11:10 AM: Pick up at CTA Blue Line Rosemont Park and Ride, 5701 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

Ending Point

Drop-off Times and Location:

5:30 PM: Drop off at CTA Blue Line Rosemont Park and Ride, 5701 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

7:30 PM: Drop off at Brat Stop in Kenosha, 12304 75th St, Kenosha, WI 53142

8:00 PM: Drop off at Oak Creek Park & Ride, W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154

8:25 PM: Drop off at Downtown Milwaukee Intermodal Station, 433 W St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Note: We will make a stop to get dinner on your own after our first drop-off at the CTA Blue Line Rosemont Park and Ride

Included

Meals: Enjoy lunch at one of the Obamas’ favorite restaurants and snacks 

Transportation: Private motorcoach transportation between destinations for the duration of the entire tour. 

Local Guide: Fully-escorted tour with an experienced guide to ensure a seamless experience. Enjoy a narrated tour of Chicago highlights and neighborhoods.

Taxes and Service Charges: All applicable taxes and service charges are included.

Attractions: Entrance ticket to the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago

Taxes and Service Charges: All applicable taxes and service charges are included. 

 

Not Included

Parking Fees: At pick up/drop off locations

Gratuities: For the Tour Director and Driver are at your discretion 

Dinner: We will make a stop to get dinner on our own after our first drop-off at the CTA Blue Line Rosemont Park and Ride

Itinerary

Lunch Included

This morning, after departing from your selected pick-up location, we’ll make our way down to Chicago. We will stop for an included lunch at one of the Obamas’ favorite Chicago restaurants, a place they frequently visited while living in the city. Along the way, your tour guide will share fascinating stories about Chicago’s history, notable landmarks, and the many connections between the city and the Obama family—including a stop near the famous “Obama Kissing Rock,” where Barack and Michelle shared their first kiss. Then, this afternoon, experience the newly opened Obama Presidential Center Site and Museum, a one-of-a-kind destination designed to inspire visitors of all ages. Located on Chicago’s South Side, where President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama began their public service journeys, the Center offers an inspiring look at their lives, leadership, and legacy.

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