Chicago

Explore Chicago

Most Chicago hotels put you within walking distance of the lakefront, the Riverwalk, and the CTA. Whether you're downtown in the Loop for a Broadway run at the Nederlander, in River North for the gallery district and steakhouses, or up in Wrigleyville for a Cubs game, you'll find world-class museums and easy access to O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW).

Chicago is a walking and transit city first. The Riverwalk connects the Loop to the lake, and the elevated 'L' puts every neighborhood within a single transfer. Architecture defines the skyline, and a river cruise past the Wrigley Building, Marina City, and the Willis Tower is the city's signature first-day outing.

The food runs deep beyond deep-dish. Neighborhood taquerias in Pilsen, the West Loop's Restaurant Row on Randolph Street, and classic Italian beef stands all sit a short ride apart. In summer, the free concerts at Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion turn downtown into an open-air living room.

Neighborhoods in Chicago

Climate & when to visit

Getting around

• O'Hare (ORD) connects to downtown on the CTA Blue Line in about 45 minutes; Midway (MDW) uses the Orange Line.
• The 'L' and bus network cover every visitor neighborhood, and a Ventra day pass is usually the best value.
• Downtown, the Riverwalk and Loop are best explored on foot; most attractions sit within a mile.
• For the suburbs, museums campus, or a Cubs game farther out, rideshare and Metra fill the gaps.