Originally Posted by
CX828
Hi everyone,
I am coming to Chicago for the day in early May. I arrive at Midway at 07:50 and depart again at 19:20pm. I would be grateful if you could help answer my questions and give some tips.
1) I assume from research that the easiest way to get downtown (apart from taxi) is on the Orangeline and it takes roughly 30mins. Which station is the best to get off at, Roosevelt, or somewhere on the loop? (considering its early morning, Il probably start around the lake front)
2) I would appreciate any guidance and tips on where to go/what to visit. at the moment I plan to consider:
-Willis Tower
-Navy pier
-Lake front trail (Some parts)
-Millenium Park
-Chicago River Walk
-Chicago Cultural Center
-Aquarium
-Magnificent Mile
Thanks for any help, and I would love to hear any suggestions on where to go/not to go.
If you have a smart phone download the CTA app. That helped me a lot to see where I wanted to go,it even let's you place the location instead of the address.
The loop is a nice place to start, then work your way around the places you mentioned.
Taxi will be expensive from the airport,get yourself a one day CTA pass and use it up since you will only have under 12 hours to enjoy Chicago,it's possible.
You might want to start at Navy Pier and work your way to Wills since you are returning to Midway.
I'm not a expert but was in Chicago a few days and experienced most of your list and did it in two days,but very possible in a few hours.
Enjoy it,eat deep dish and Italain beef while you are there,if you are into those two foods,and try Garret's Popcorn (so good).
Have a wonderful trip!