The Chicago Travel Guide
A guide to Chicago in 8 chapters and 27 reference pages, plus 153 articles, from 2008 through 2026: 84,954 words on the Loop and the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's museums, food and bars, and trips out into the Midwest.
The guide
Planning
What the city is like and what the weather does through the year.
Getting there
Flights, the two airports and other ways in.
Getting around
Trains, buses, hire cars, tours and a map.
Sights
The Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, the museums and the beaches.
Things to do
Cubs games, shopping, eating, drinking and gay Chicago.
Events
Holidays and the neighborhood street festivals.
Where to stay
Hotels, hostels and other places to sleep.
History and practical
How the city grew, and the consulates in town.
From the archive
153 articles, by subject.
- Getting there and around
- Beyond Chicago
- Holidays and events
- Seasons and when to go
- Where to stay
- Food and drink
- Bars, clubs and theatre
- Museums and sights
- Neighborhoods
- Chicago on a budget
- Trip ideas and planning