Chicago is often dubbed the Windy City and also, the most populous in Illinois. Currently, it is one of the largest in the United States and it has become attractive to tourists for its modern architecture. Alongside its great architecture, it boasts great restaurant, art galleries, waterside views and hospitable people.
City
The city of chicago has more than 10 million inhabitants according to the census carried out by the United States Census Bureau. Chicago is the 3rd most populated and touristy city in the USA and that is mostly due to the fact that it has so many places of interest. This major city can be enjoyed in one week or less and has great connections. Many day trips are available if this is of interest. Getting to Chicago is also easy - it is connected with many major world airports. The city of Chicago has 2 main airports.
1) Midway International Airport:
It is located 13 km from the city center and is one of the busiest in the whole country since some 17 million passengers pass through it each year. It was built in 1927 but it was open until 1949 when it was named Chicago Midway Airport. From this airport, there are several modes of transport to get to the city or to get to the other airport.
Schedule : 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Phone : +1773-838-0600.
2) O’Hare International Airport
It is located 27 km northwest of the city, it is currently the largest United Airlines airport. Due to the number of annual distributions, about 83,245,472 people buy air tickets on this site.
At 5 terminals , the first is specialized for the airline United Airlines, the second makes several connections between other companies, the 3rd is for all these flights in particular those of low cost (which often are not registered) the 4th and 5th are in charge of all international arrivals.
Schedule : 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Phone : +1 800-832-6352.
Hotels
The city has a large number of hotels, most of them offer their full services. There are many hotels that range from lower stars all the way up to 5 star. The prices can vary of course, and naturally off season will be the cheaper option. You can look at paying $90 to $200 a night, so it's good to budget. Of course Airbnb is also an option and you can find multiple activities here too. Hotels are usually well equipped with city views and their own bars/restaurants and sports clubs. It is best to always have a reservation because Chicago is a popular choice for tourists!
Activities
One of the most important and remarkable main activities in the country and the city is to Crime and mafia tour! This is one of the most fun activities if you're into this because it shows you the other side of the city! Of course, other attractions include The Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, Wrigley Field and the Museum of Science and Industry to name a few. If you want to really get the most out of this city, it's ideal to purchase the Chicago Tourist Pass.
For a romantic element to your holiday, you can opt for a Cruise and Brunch in Lake Michigan. In the summertime, a relaxing picnic will be ideal, at Lincoln Park (Chicago's largest park) where there is nature in abundance! To make the most of Chicago's incredible culinary delights, you should try some of their finest vegan food, or their 5 star luxury restaurants. Some of the following are the highest recommended and Alinea is the 3 Michelin star restaurant that cannot be missed! You should also look at Oriole and Penumbra to taste what Chicago really has to offer.