Chicago

The city of big shoulders — Bold architecture, lakefront parks, blues clubs and deep-dish pizza on Lake Michigan.

United StatesBest time: May–October

Country

United States

Region

North America

Best time

May–October

63°F / 17°C

Overcast 9 mph

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Chicago.

park

Millennium Park & The Bean

Cloud Gate selfies and free summer concerts.

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

American Gothic and a world-class Impressionist wing.

experience

Architecture River Cruise

Skyscraper history from the Chicago River.

landmark

Willis Tower Skydeck

Glass ledges 412 m above the Loop.

experience

Navy Pier

Ferris wheel, boats and lakefront fireworks.

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Signature events

August

Lollapalooza

Grant Park's giant music weekend.

August

Chicago Air & Water Show

Jets roar along the lakefront.

Getting there & around

The 'L' trains (Blue from O'Hare, Orange from Midway) plus buses cover the grid; Divvy bikes ride the Lakefront Trail.

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

large airport

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

large airport

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Chicago

Most populous city in Illinois, US

Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has…

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