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.
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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.
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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.
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What do they mean when
they refer to The 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.
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How can I get tickets to
upcoming events, sports, theatre performances or concerts?
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.
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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.
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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.
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