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Overview

Mouth-dropping architectural masterpieces, top-class chefs, steely skyscrapers, delectable dishes, and rocking festivities – this Windy city will surely blow your mind with its modest cultured greatness; it’s your kind of a place so book your cheap flights to Chicago and gain experience like never before.

For true aficionados of architecture, art and music, it is a paradise. Architecture lovers can involve themselves in guided tours to the Downtown and watch every Art Deco establishment that city offers. Art enthusiasts can ramble around the Art Institute of Chicago whereas fans of music can listen to soothing jazz and blues performances at the Green Hill.

Chicago is widely popular for shopping too – Lincoln Square craft market, Water Tower Place (the city centre mall) and Michigan Avenue for uncountable boutiques. There is something for every kind of taste bud; savor delicious burgers at DMK, the deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s, the Mexican dishes at Taco Joint and the Polish food at Red Apple Buffet.

You won’t feel bored even for second when visiting this Mid West’s Capital so pack your bags, hop on your cheap flight and live your holiday in Chicago.

Climate

Tourists think twice before flying to Chicago because of just one reason, its weather. You can experience bitterly cold winds in winters and terribly hotness in summers. Therefore, it is suggested to carry extra layers for winters to keep your skin safe from chilly winds and for summers, drink plenty of water.

Travel Information

Language: English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Tagalog & Chinese

Currency: US Dollar (US$)

Local time: GMT -5

Avg. Flight Time: 8h 50m

Best Time to Visit

When planning to book your cheap flights to Chicago, the weather is undoubtedly a factor to focus on to decide when to go. The city is quite cold and chilly between November and March, therefore, spring, summertime and early fall are the most ideal times to visit. Enjoy the pleasant weather along with a few exciting and lively events such as the International Film Festival and the Chicago Jazz Festival in September and October.

Chicago Attractions and Activities

1. Architecture

Head towards the downtown district and find the most intricately designed 20th century architectures. There you can see numerous masterpieces created by world-famous artists like Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan as well as sky-high skyscrapers like the Hancock Tower and Sears Building.

2. Sports

When it comes to sports, Chicago never stays behind. Watch a competitive baseball match of Cubs in Wrigley Field, cheer for Bulls in the NBA located at the United Centre, or gets a chance to see Bears at NFL game at Soldier Field.

3. Food

Chicago is rich in gastronomy as well. Savor on deep dish pizza of Lou Malnati’s, extremely delicious barbecue ribs of Blackwood BBQ or polish hot dogs from Maxwell Street.

4. Museums

Explore the city for a vast array of museums and galleries. The Art Institute has great art works by famous artists like Hopper and Seurat, the Field Museum houses gigantic history collection, and the Museum of Science and Industry exhibits a reconstructed coal mine and restored German U-Boat.

5. Culture

Jazz and Blues are the two music gifts that Chicago gave to the world. In 20th century, Blues was born which can be heard nowadays by popular artists like BB King and Buddy Guy. If you a jazz fan, listen to the show at the Green Mill which was formerly owned by the infamous Al Capone.

Airlines Operate Flight to Chicago

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United Airlines
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Time Duration from Different Airports

London to Chicago - 8h 50m
Manchester to Chicago - 10h 55m
Newcastle to Chicago - 11h 40m
Birmingham to Chicago - 10h 40m
Glasgow to Chicago - 10h 35m
Edinburgh to Chicago - 11h 15m
Belfast to Chicago - 11h 35m

Distance to the City Centre

The city is served by Chicago’s O’Hare Airport which is about 29 km from the centre of the city. Now, this might not seem like a lot of distance, relying on when you are travelling, you could encounter some obstacles that could increase your time to arrive at the hotel.

Transport from Chicago

Most of the passengers flying to Chicago land at O’Hare International Airport which is approximately 32 km north to the city centre. From this point, the most ideal way to get into town is to consider CTA Blue Line which is available 24 hours, takes around 30 minutes and costs around $5. In case, you touch down at south’s Midway Airport, the best way is CTA Orange Line that takes comparatively 5 minutes less time than the Blue Line. Apart from these, taxis are also an option but they are expensive (30$ from Midway and $40 from O’Hare). Greyhound, Megabus, Indian Trails and Burlington Trailways are some of the bus service companies that run for different destinations.

Visa Requirements for Chicago

For visa issuance, the passenger should have a valid passport having validity of at least 6 months and have a blank page for visa stamp.

Tips for your stay in Chicago

Purchase the Chicago Pass which costs around $98 and allows you to enter various attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, the Skydeck, and 360 Chicago.
Remember to sign up for hotel credit cards prior to entering and using points while travelling. It is quite helpful in big cities.
Do not miss the free walking tours which are great way of grabbing knowledge about the history and culture of Chicago.
Consider using Lyft and Uber ride-shares for travelling around the city as they are cheaper, comfortable, hassle-free and easier to get from one location to another.
For numerous services, tipping is standard; 20% tip of the total bill should be done for impressive service.