Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, a major metropolis and also known as the Windy City, is the third largest city and metro area in the United States. It is known for its Lake Michigan shoreline and picturesque downtown skyline.Chicago is full of various culturally diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, all of which have different attractions to experience.On the North side of Chicago travelers can experience the city’s best theaters, a jumping nightlife, the Museum of Science and History, and the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs. The South side has the historic Black Metropolis, Kenwood and Hyde Park, the University of Chicago, Chinatown, and for baseball fans, the White Sox. Other sports teams in the area besides the MLB’s Cubs and White Sox include the Chicago Bears, who play at Soldier Field, and the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, who share the United Center with one of the original professional hockey teams, the Chicago Blackhawks. For travelers looking to catch one of Chicago’s numerous festivals, plan to go for the Taste of Chicago, Blues Fest, Gospel Fest, Jazz Fest, or Lollapalooza (aka Indie Rock Fest).

Lodging

A favorite among travelers who enjoy shopping is the River Park Motel and Suites, located less than 5 minutes from the Lincolnwood Town Center. Other favorites where travelers can find cheap hotel rates include the Days Inn Lincoln Park-North and House 5863. The Ambassador East was recommended with a guest saying it was “four-star accommodations at a two-star price. With travelers coming from all over the country for tourism, business, and many other reasons, you are sure to be able to find a hotel at a reasonable price well within your budget that meets your expectations.

Travel

Two major airports serve the Chicago area, the O’Hare International Airport (IATA) and Midway International Airport (MDW). The largest carrier at O’Hare is United Airlines, while Midway’s larges is Southwest.A large amount of connecting flights from cities throughout the Midwest run through O’Hare, which is one of the largest airports in the world.Because Midway is smaller, less crowded, and closer to the downtown Chicago area, it is usually less expensive and travelers can find extremely cheap flights.Other airports near Chicago travelers may look for cheap flights are Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) located 25 miles from downtown, and Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

Airports in Chicago

• Chicago FSS
• Chicago NAS
• Dupage County
• Merrill C Meigs (closed)
• Midway
• Pal-Waukee