Getting there and around
Routes into Chicago, the airports and public transport.
Getting From Champaign to Chicago
Champaign, Illinois is just under 150 miles southwest of Chicago. The drive takes about two to three hours, depending on traffic.
Getting to Chicago from South Bend
Chicago and South Bend, Indiana are less than 100 miles from one another, a drive that takes about two hours, depending on traffic.
Getting to Chicago from Madison
Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin are a little over two hours away from one another by car, or three hours by bus. Flights connect the two cities as well, but are the most expensive option.
Getting to Indianapolis from Chicago
Chicago and Indianapolis are just about three hours away from each other by car. Flying will, of course be much quicker, with the flight taking under an hour, but it will be a much more costly option…
Start Your Route 66 Road Trip in Chicago
Route 66, that iconic highway often associated with road trips through the wide-open American West, actually starts in a pretty unlikely place: Chicago.
How to Get Between Midway and O'Hare Airports
The question was recently raised on Twitter: is it worth it to switch between Midway and O'Hare airports for a lower fare? The answer: well, that depends.
How to Get to the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry isn't located on the Museum Campus like the Art Institute, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium.
El Exploration: Six Neighborhoods to Visit Using Public Transportation
Downtown Chicago is ridiculously easy to navigate, whether you choose to go on foot, by bus or el train, or taking the occasional cab.
Getting from Boston to Chicago
Boston and Chicago have a few things in common: they both have freezing cold winters and hot, humid summers; both have large, proud Irish populations; and both offer lots of history and culture than…
Getting from Los Angeles to Chicago
Los Angeles and Chicago are two of the largest cities in the US, but with thousands of miles separating the two, it's not easy to get between them if you don't want to fly from Los Angeles to…
Getting from New York City to Chicago
As two of the largest cities in the United States, Chicago and New York City are well-connected by plane, with bus and train as additional (cheaper) options for traveling between the two cities.
Getting from Cleveland to Chicago
It's easy to get between Chicago and Cleveland via bus, train, car or plane. Traveling by plane is the quickest and easiest option, but it is more expensive than the others.
Getting from St. Louis to Chicago
Chicago and St. Louis are well-connected by a variety of transportation options. While flying is the quickest, it is usually the most expensive.
Getting from Milwaukee to Chicago
Chicago and Milwaukee are just two hours away from one another by car and it's easy and cheap to travel between them.
Getting from Detroit to Chicago
As two of the largest metropolitan areas in the midwest, the cities of Chicago and Detroit are well-connected by various forms of transportation.