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Chicago has been aptly dubbed the “Windy City” due to the strong gusts coming from Lake Michigan. Not only does Chicago have the most outdoor sculptures made by world-famous artists, and excellent lakefront beaches in the city, it is the home of the famous “deep-dish” pizza. Chicago is a great summer destination!

Where is Chicago

In the heart of the Midwest, 15 hrs from New York off I-80, 5hrs from Detroit off I-94, 10hrs from Toronto off Hwy 401 & I-94, 35hrs from San Francisco off I-80 and 34 hrs from Seattle off I-90.

Coach & Rail

Greyhound 630 West Harrison St (312-408-5800), New York ($91, 18hrs), Toronto ($79, 11+hrs), San Francisco ($153, 51hrs). Amtrak 225 South Canal St (800-872-7245), New York ($80, 18hrs);Toronto ($105, 14hrs), San Francisco ($142, 53hrs).

From the Airport

Public Transport from O’Hare take blue Line to downtown, $2/$.25 for transfer
Shuttle $25. Taxi $35-40 to downtown; shared ride $19/person.

Getting Around

Trolley System free and can take you around to many of Chicago’s neighborhoods and attractions Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operate buses and trains including the famous “L” aboveground line. $2 o/w; unlimited day passes 1-day ($5), 2 ($9), 3 ($12), 5 ($18).

Free Things to See & Do

Free TV show tapings for Oprah (312-591-9222) or Jerry Springer (312-321-5365).
The Second City free improv set follows the last performance every night Sat-Thur (1616 N Wells St). Lincoln Park Zoo free (2001 N Clark St). The Art Institute of Chicago free on Thursdays, 5-8pm (111 S Michigan Ave). Museum of Contemporary Photography free. (600 S Michigan Ave). The Peace Museum free (100 N. Central Park Ave). Trolley System make use of the free trolley network to get to many of the city’s main attractions. Millennium Park in the heart of downtown Chicago (bordered by Michigan Ave, Columbus Dr, Randolph St & Monroe St).

Must See & Do

Sears Tower observation desk; Lake Michigan beaches along Lake Shore Drive; Wrigley Field for Cubs baseball game; Lincoln Park Zoo.

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