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| Chicago Travel |
| Set on the shores of Lake Michigan and with some amazing architecture, Chicago is full of surprises. Whether you want to browse art galleries, visit the elegant shops on Michigan Avenue or explore the wonderful lakefront parks and beaches; you'll find memorable experiences at every turn. By night enjoy fine restaurants and fantastic music. Discover the 'Magnificent Mile' where you'll find some of the best shopping in the city. Getting around is easy with excellent public transport; you could even hire a bicycle and explore the lake-front bike path. A long way from its gangster past of the 20s, Chicago has blossomed into a vibrant and exciting city. First class shops, beautiful parks and a varied art and music scene make this an ideal place for a break. The view from the Sears Tower is quite breathtaking giving a fabulous overview of the city, but whatever you choose you are sure to find Chicago is your kind of town. First class shops, beautiful parks and a varied art and music scene make this an ideal place for a break. The view from the Sears Tower is quite breathtaking giving a fabulous overview of the city, but whatever you choose you are sure to find Chicago is your kind of town. |
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Chicago Hotels Offers |
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Chicago Hotel Deals - Holiday inn and suites from - £39
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Chicago Hotels - Ramada inn lake shore from - £39
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Chicago Hotel Reservations - Inn of chicago from - £32
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Discount Hotels in Chicago - Holiday inn city centre from - £39
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Chicago Hotels - Embassy suites lakefront from - £51.75
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Chicago Flights Offers |
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United Airlines - £235.00 |
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Air India - £252.00 |
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Northwest Airlines - £265.00 |
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Chicago- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
O"Hare, 40 minutes to downtown by taxi or 45 minutes by the Blue Line train. Midway, 25 minutes to downtown by taxi or 30 minutes by the Orange Line train. |
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| Transport |
Chicago"s public transit trains and buses are generally safe, clean, and cheap. A single ride is $1.75, and a transfer good for two more rides within two hours is an extra.25. Taxis are easy to catch downtown and aren"t too expensive for short distances. |
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| Currency |
US dollar |
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| Cost of Living |
Chicago is cheaper than New York or London. |
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| Health and Hospital |
Call 911 in case of emergency. |
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| Embassy Numbers |
Australian Consulate General (312) 419 1480; Austrian Consulate General (312) 222 1515; Canadian Consulate General (312) 616 1860; French Embassy (312) 787 5359; German Consulate General (312) 580 1199; Italian Consulate General (312) 467 1550; Consulate General of Japan (312) 280 0400; South African Consulate General (312) 939 7929; Consulate General of Spain (312) 782 4588 |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1); Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Mon in January); Presidents" Day (third Mon in February; Memorial Day (last Mon in May); Flag Day (June 14); Independence Day (July 4); Labour Day (first Mon in September); Veteran"s Day (Nov 11); Thanksgiving (fourth Thur in Nov); Christmas (Dec. 25) |
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| Time Zone |
GMT -6 |
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| Dial Codes |
Local area codes: 312 for downtown numbers, otherwise 773 |
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| Etiquettes |
This is a big city, but it"s still courteous - on public transportation, you"re expected to offer your seat to the elderly or disabled. |
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| Visas |
Check with the US Embassy/Consulate in your home country. US entry requirements are apt to change frequently these days due to ongoing terrorist threats. |
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| Language |
English |
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| Safety |
Fairly safe, but avoid walking alone at night in any neighbourhood. |
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