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Chicago Travel Guide
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Quick facts
United States
Country
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Currency
ORD
Main airport
May
Mildest month on file
Weather in Chicago
Real data from the last 3 years.
Jan
0°/-7°
Feb
5°/-4°
Mar
10°/0°
Apr
16°/5°
May
21°/10°
Jun
28°/17°
Jul
29°/19°
Aug
28°/18°
Sep
25°/15°
Oct
18°/10°
Nov
10°/3°
Dec
3°/-3°
Top things to do in Chicago
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
★ 4.9(6,467 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €51
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
★ 4.8(16,571 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €35
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour
★ 4.7(10,488 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €40
Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile
★ 4.7(3,397 reviews)· 45 min
From €25
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Airports serving Chicago
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)main
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km
- Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)57 km
- Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC)95 km
Flights to Chicago
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FAQs — Chicago Travel Guide
A weekend covers the highlights; 4-5 days gives more breathing room. See our weekend guide for a shorter trip or things-to-do guide for the full range of options.