Chicago Trip for 2 Year Old

Check out the Children's Museum at Navy Pier, and Shedd's aquarium. The Natural History Museum is great, but it's a little difficult and long with a 2 year old (I think that's about the age my daughter was when we went)... Have fun!

Oh my... prefect age! The Children's Musuem is a MUST!!! The aquarium is fabulous too. If it is warm...go the beach for a day (you don't have to swim).

Probably a little too young for the planetarium. We took our son and he slept while we were able to catch a few shows.

Shedd's Aquarium. He'll love looking at all the cool fish!

MC

The children's museum at Navy Pier! He'll love it!

My husband recently took our 28 month old (so a little older than your little one) to Chicago to visit his sister for a week (he was off of work due to a broken hand while I still had to work...) They went to the Field Museum and he said taht my daughter LOVED it.

I agree with other posters as well on the Children's Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the botanical garden (which IS a bit north of the city - but very close to where my sister in law lives so we've been there a few times).

Sounds like you got the 2 best options already while your in Chicago!
Just remember the train will be a long boring trip, so bring along loads of distractions and snacks!! I travel often with my boys and always need to have my bag of tricks..have fun!

The Shedd Aquarium is a must!!!! And perfect for a 2 year old. My 13 month old loved it.

It's a little ways north, but if you will have transportation when you get there, the Chicago Botanic Garden is really nice.

http://www.chicago-botanic.org/

Our son had a really good time there. Good activity if the weather agrees.

Shed Aquarium is awesome for everyone.