- How can I get travel brochures or maps sent to me?
- What's the best way to travel from O'Hare/Midway airport to the downtown area?
- Are there any discounts available when I visit Chicago museums?
- What do they mean when they refer to The Chicago Loop?
- How can I get tickets to upcoming events, sports, theatre performances or concerts?
- What are the best places to visit during my planned trip?
- How do I find out about the boat tours & cruises available for my visit to Chicago?
- How can I find out more about some of the City of Chicago neighborhoods outside the downtown area?
- Can I receive help with tours, shows, attractions, tickets and other things-to-do booked through Chicago Traveler?
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
Listed below are several of the most frequently asked questions that people submit to Chicago Traveler when they are planning a visit to the city. In addition we have included several questions that you might want to consider before visiting the city.
Hotels in Chicago
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Manilow Suites
Located in Downtown
Bar/LoungeBusiness ServicesConciergeFitness CenterFree InternetLakesidePet-FriendlyBusiness Center |
Rates Starting At $159* Details  |
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AmericInn Lodge & Suites
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Rates Starting At $80 you pay $52* Details |
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Allerton Hotel Chicago
Located in Gold Coast
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Rates Starting At $99* Details |
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Doubletree Magnificent
Located in Gold Coast
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Rates Starting At $99* Details |
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Inn of Chicago
Located in Gold Coast
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Rates Starting At $79 you pay $79* Details |
Things to do in Chicago
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Chicago Water Tower Located in Gold Coast offArtsyoffoffoffoffHistoricoffMuseumoffSights of ChicagooffScenicoffoffoff |
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Millennium Park Located in Grant Park ActiveoffoffGrant ParkCulturalFamily FriendlyHistoricHoliday FunoffoffoffoffScenicoffoffoff |
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Lincoln Park Located in Lincoln Park offoffoffoffoffoffHistoricoffoffoffSights of ChicagoRomanticScenicoffoffoff |
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Chicago Nightlife
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Hackneys Located in Printer's Row Bar FoodDance FloorBottle ServiceFull BarHappy HourLive EntertainmentPrivate RoomSpecialty Beers on TapWine Bar |
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Kasey's Tavern Located in Printer's Row Bar FoodDance FloorBottle ServiceFull BarHappy HourLive EntertainmentPrivate RoomSpecialty Beers on TapWine Bar |
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Roof Located in The Loop Bar FoodDance FloorBottle ServiceFull BarHappy HourLive EntertainmentPrivate RoomSpecialty Beers on TapWine Bar |
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DaddyO's Pub Located in The Loop Bar FoodDance FloorBottle ServiceFull BarHappy HourLive EntertainmentPrivate RoomSpecialty Beers on TapWine Bar |
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Angels & Kings Located in The Loop Bar FoodDance FloorBottle ServiceFull BarHappy HourLive EntertainmentPrivate RoomSpecialty Beers on TapWine Bar |
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*Terms & Conditions: Offers, promotions and rates subject to change and may vary based upon date, length of stay and other factors. Some offers do not include taxes and fees. All offers based on availability and are subject to change without notice.
1. How can I get travel brochures or maps sent to me?
While Chicago Traveler does not offer any hard-copy brochure or map materials, there are some other sources that we can recommend to those planning a trip. See our Chicago Tourism page for a few options.
Chicago Transit Authority Yard
2. What's the best way to travel from O'Hare/Midway airport to the downtown area?
Chicago has a rapid transit system of trains which connect the airports and the downtown as well as many other sections of the city. It is very reasonably priced and is called the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). You can find lots of information about the ways to get around on the Chicago transportation page.
3. Are there any discounts available when I visit Chicago museums.
There are two important facts to consider here. One is that there are free days at many museum although some are only dring the off seasons. See the List of Museum Free Days. Also, there are two types of attraction discount cards available for Chicago visitors. They are the Go Chicago Card and the Chicago CityPass.
Learn more about the Chicago attraction discount cards.
Chicago Loop
The downtown area bounded by Lake Michigan on the East, the Chicago River on the North and West and the Eisenhower Expressway(290) on the South is commonly referred to as "The Loop".
See a Map of the Chicago Loop.
Chicago Theater on State St.
Many event tickets can be booked online through the web sites of the various venues. Premium seating and tickets to sold-out events can be purchased online via Gold Coast Tickets, Chicago premier ticket broker. Visit Gold Coast Tickets to browse the largest inventory of Chicago event tickets available anywhere.
6. What are the best places to visit during my planned trip?
While everyone Chicago has a great variety of attractions and points of interest, and people have their own favorites, you might start out by reviewing the List of Chicago's Most Popular Attractions to get some ideas.
7. How do I find out about the boat tours & cruises available for my visit to Chicago?
Chicago has quite a few boat tours and cruises, many of which depart from Navy Pier. To get an idea of the various types and their characteristics, see our Chicago Boat Tours Comparison page. You can book a number of the tours through Chicago Traveler using the Boat Tours.
8. How can I find out more about some of the City of Chicago neighborhoods outside the downtown area?
Visit our Chicago Neighborhoods Overview and Map to get an idea of what the different areas of the city have to offer. You can find many links to get more details on any particular neighborhood your find of interest.
Boat Tour's of Chicago
9. How do I get help with Tours, Shows & other Things-To-Do booked through Chicago Traveler?
Most of the tours, tickets and other sightseeing attractions booked through Chicago Traveler are processed using the Viator product network. Viator takes payments and processes your request for a reservation with the service company. They are a global products company offering thousands of different products for online reservations.
Other Useful Resources
Any inquiry regarding your reservation must be submitted to Viator and not the ultimate service provider. Here are some options:
- To cancel/change or submit a question/service request regarding a reservation to Viator, visit their Customer Care page.
- For answers to commonly asked questions, they offer a Frequently Asked Questions page.
- You can also view Viator's Terms & Conditions as well as their Privacy Policy.
