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Even if it isn’t on the cutting edge, public transport in Chicago is efficient. Using the CTA Blue Line, you can travel from the airport to the city and/or back. You can buy day tickets, 3-day or 7-day tickets (currently the 7-day ticket costs $23.00). There are ticket machines located in...
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The hot dog is a Chicago institution. Hot Doug’s takes that tradition and spins it in crazy, tasty directions. Be prepared to stand in line at this “Encased Meat Emporium” for specials ranging from Caribbean goat sausage with roasted plantains to cherry and apple...
One of the best ways to take in the sights and get a feel for the city's history as the birthplace of the modern high-rise is to take an architectural tour. The Chicago Architectural Foundation offers boat, walking and bus tours led by well-informed locals.
The Art Institute of...
For a luxury stay in Chicago, try the Waldorf Astoria (11 E. Walton, Chicago, Ill., 60611, Ph: 1-312-646-1300) or the Park Hyatt (800 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill., 60611, Ph: 1-312-335-1234). You’ll find upscale accommodation at the Radisson Blu Aqua (221 N. Columbus Drive,...
The best way to navigate the city itself is to use the city's efficient public transport system, CTA, comprised of buses and elevated “L” trains with single-ride fares of US$2.25. Enquire about one, three or seven-day unlimited ride cards. Plan your trip using the CTA Trip Planner...
The main airport is O'Hare International, located 17 miles northwest of downtown. You can get downtown via an airport shuttle, such as Go Airport Express, for about US$25 one way. The cheapest (and often the fastest) option is to take the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line “L”...
If you're a nature lover, then take a wander through Lincon Park Zoo, just off Lake Shore Drive. Another top spot is the entertaining Navy Pier, complete with rides (including a 150-foot Feeris wheel), shopping and dining options, plus various other attractions. Both offer free...
If you are on a thight schedule, the best way to take in the sights is via a public tour of the city either by bike, foot, segway, double decker bus or boat.
The most popular is an architectural boat tour, which departs from the south side of the Michigan Avenue bridge and takes you...
The best way to navigate the city itself is to use the city's efficient public transport system - Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), comprised of buses and elevated trains (calles L or the EI) with singel - ride fares of $2,25. Enquire about one, three or seven - day visitor passes, shich may...
The main airport is O'Hare International, located 18 miles northwest of downtown. You can get to downtown Chicago via the airport shuttle for about $25 one way, although the fare may be lowered dependeing on the number of passengers traveling.
The cheapest option is to take the L (subwas)...
Allein schon die Aussicht aus dem 95. Stockwerk des John hancock Centers loht sich. " The Signature Room at the 95th" bietet moderne amerikansiche Küche mit Blick auf den Lake Michigan und Downtown Chicago.
In "the Italian Village" haben sich drei italienische Restaurants in einem...
