After choosing a destination, most prospective travelers have two fundamental questions: "What will it cost?" and "How will I get there?" This chapter answers both questions and resolves other important issues including when to go and where to obtain more information about Chicago.
Visitor Information & Maps
The Chicago Office of Tourism, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602 (tel. 877/CHICAGO or TTY 866/710-0294; www.choosechicago.com), will mail you a packet of materials with information on upcoming events and attractions. Click the "Maps & Transportation" link at the top of the home page for links to maps of Chicago neighborhoods. You can even create your own personalized map of sights you'd like to visit. The Illinois Bureau of Tourism (tel. 800/2CONNECT or TTY 800/406-6418; www.enjoyillinois.com) will also send you information about Chicago and other Illinois destinations.
Chicago Travel Experiences
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Chicago :o)
So it was an incredibly tumultous time getting here.. So crazy. But by the time we finally arrive.. late.. we were ready to get down to b... Continue reading »
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Chicago Bound
OK - time to go. If you know me, you know I consider the journey to be part of the trip. And my itinerary was Denver-Chicago-... Continue reading »
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Chicago
First of all, for the family that have copies of the itinerary for our journey, we've put back our departure dates from Chicago and New O... Continue reading »
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Mystical Cloud Busters, Fish and Bars of the Wind...
Chicago is the favorite so far. It's such a clean, green city and the Chicagonians (or whatever they call themselves) big it up so... Continue reading »
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This is a Red Line train to...
Picture From www.rtachicago.comAfter freshly arriving to Chicago from a delayed Metra ride to a 15 minute walk through downtown to a dela... Continue reading »
Popular Chicago Hotels
- The Talbott Hotel
- Hotel Monaco Chicago - a Kimpton Hotel
- Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
- James Hotel Chicago
- Hampton Inn Majestic-Chicago Theatre District
- The Peninsula Chicago
- Omni Chicago Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Homewood Chicago Downtown
- Affinia Chicago formerly Fitzpatrick
