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Cutting-edge architecture, legendary blues, and scrumptious dining? Check. Lavish shopping, world-class museums, and lake views? Check. Glorious parks, major-league baseball, and side-splitting improv? Check. Deep-dish pizza, piled-high hot dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches? Check. Chicago's got it all—now all you need to do is book a flight!
Chicago Hotels
Chicago hotel rates are as temperamental as the city's climate. And just as snow in April and 70° weather in November are not uncommon, it is widely...read more
Chicago Restaurants
Sure, this city has great architecture, museums, and sports venues. But at its heart, Chicago really is a food town. This is evident in the priority that...read more
Things To Do in Chicago
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Chicago
- JetBlue Nationwide Fare Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- Chicago 4-Star Michigan Avenue Hotel at 70% Off Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
- Next Week: 'South Pacific' in Chicago, Reg. $43 Cadillac Palace Theatre
- Chicago Fares to/from Los Angeles (each way) — $115 Virgin America
Chicago Experiences
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Take the ear-popping ride to the 103rd-floor observatory, where on a clear day you can see as far as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana. At the... Read more
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Every great city has great buildings, but Chicago is its great buildings. Everything Chicagoans do is framed by some of the most remarkable architecture... Read more
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So you've done the Art Institute and the Willis (Sears) Tower—now it's time to put away your tourist hat and make like a local. Luckily... Read more
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It's easy to spend money in the big city: think shopping, museum-entrance fees, restaurants, theater. But if you'd like to put your wallet away... Read more
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Chicago sometimes seems to have been designed with kids in mind. There are many places to play and things to do, from building sand castles at... Read more
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Chicago festivals range from local neighborhood get-togethers to citywide extravaganzas. Try to catch a neighborhood street fair for some great... Read more
Travel Blog
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Hotels
The Hotel Lincoln is on track for its scheduled early March opening date in one of Chicago's most popula Read more
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Best of the Best
Whether you're into painting, prints, photography, or fashion, major American museums from Los Angeles Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
It's impossible to see the entire Field Museum in Chicago in one visit. Try to get tickets to the special... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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Hi, all.
Here's my recent quick trip report for an interview in Chicago.
Arrived Saturday evening at O'Hare. Got my luggage and took the El to the Red Chicago stop (requiring a transfer). Compared to Read more -
We decided to meet our daughter and her partner halfway. Read more
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In my continuing series of interviews in hopefully fun cities, I'm writing to ask if people have any leads or tips that a young professional who might be moving to Chicago should explore? Read more
