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Guide to Chicago

A virtual tour of Chicago

At the mention of this American metropolis, the Mafia and bloody showdowns immediately come to mind (let's thank Hollywood cinematography). In fact, Chicago is a very diverse city. Tourists are attracted here by Lake Michigan, numerous music clubs, where in the evenings play jazz and blues, skyscrapers with panoramic observation decks and interesting museums.

Worth a visit is the Museum of Natural History, which has the world's largest Tyrannosaurus skeleton in its collection. The collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Science and Industry are also interesting.

Little Chicago visitors are recommended to get acquainted with the inhabitants of the sea depths at the Shedd Aquarium or build a huge tower with their parents at Legoland.

There are plenty of well-maintained parks in Chicago where you can have a great time with the family. The largest of them is Lincoln Park, which stretches for 11 kilometers along Lake Michigan. There is a free zoo, beaches, sports fields. Millennium Park is younger, but is also popular among locals. It is interesting with creative sculptural works, the most famous of which is the glass "cloud gate".

Tips for tourists

Macy's on State Street has an information center for visitors to the city. Free brochures and a map of Chicago are available.
City PASS costs 98 USD. With the card you will save 53% off the retail price of museum tickets and avoid hours-long queues at the box office.
Start exploring the city with a tour bus ride. A ticket for 24 hours costs from 35 USD, with routes passing through the most interesting places.
Population
2 719 000
Time zone
GMT -5
Language
English
Currency
USD

Interesting places in Chicago

When you're short on time and want to see Chicago's top attractions, take a guided sightseeing tour (bus or walking tour). If you prefer to walk on your own, search the internet for interesting routes in advance. For shopping in Chicago there are many shopping centers, boutiques, outlet stores and souvenir shops. And in the evenings, locals relax in clubs and bars, enjoying jazz or blues songs.

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Travel budget

Flight ticket prices

Flights from various European cities to Chicago with one connection are offered by airlines like KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Austrian Airlines. Round-trip tickets cost from 620 USD, and the travel time is approximately 16 hours. Alternatively, there are flights with two connections available for about the same price.

The best hotels in Chicago

For 30 USD a night, you can find a shared room in a hostel or a room for two in a local's apartment. You can also stay for free by contacting Chicago's couchsurfers (Chicagoans who are willing to host guests) through special websites. If such options are not to your liking, choose one of the Chicago hotels. A double room in a 3* hotel will cost you from 150 USD, 4* - from 250 USD, 5* - from 450 USD per day. Of course, we are talking about hotels in the center, in the suburbs you can find accommodation much cheaper.

The cost of vacation

Chicago is not a cheap city. Statistically, a tourist spends at least $100 USD a day on food, transportation, and sightseeing. But any budget can be allocated enough for a trip. The most you'll spend on airfare and lodging, these are the items you should cut down on first. To do this, plan your vacation well in advance and sign up for newsletters from airlines of interest so you don't miss out on discounts. Hotels also often reduce prices when booking early.

The budget for a trip to Chicago
Visa Flight от 620 USD
Accommodation from 620 USD Average check in a restaurant 30 USD
Transportation fare from 2 USD Excursion from 8 USD
Total: about 1175 USD for four days

Chicago: tips for tourists

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Visa to Chicago

Visa is required.

Transfer from airport

There is a metro station in Terminal 2, from here you can take the blue line into the city. A ticket costs 5 USD. You can also leave by Metra commuter train or Pace bus. An official cab to the center of Chicago will cost an average of 30-40 USD.

Transportation

There are 8 subway lines and about 140 bus routes in the city. A single subway ticket costs 2.25 USD and a bus ticket costs 2 USD. If you plan to actively use transportation, you should buy a pass. A one-day ticket costs 10 USD.

Car rental

At both airports you can rent a car around the clock. The cost of renting a car starts from 35 USD. The driver must be over 25 years old (in some cases the minimum age is 21) and have at least one year of experience. A credit card is required.

Safety

Tourists are not recommended to visit the southern parts of the city, where there is a high crime rate. While in the center, it is enough not to leave your bags unattended and be careful not to take out large sums of money in the presence of strangers.

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