Getting there and around
Routes into Chicago, the airports and public transport.
Public Transportation in Kansas City
Like other small cities in the Midwest, Kansas City is best seem by car. You can get around without one, but you'll spend more time in transit, have more limited options, and you'll need to take a…
Getting to Kansas City from Chicago
Chicago and Kansas City, MO are just over 500 miles from one another, a drive that takes about 8.5 hours, depending on traffic.
Getting From Chicago to Champaign
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 Madison from Chicago
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…
How to Get From Chicago to Traverse City, Michigan
View Larger Map Traverse City, tucked away in the northwest of Michigan's lower Peninsula is a deceptively close weekend getaway destination from Chicago.
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.
Virgin America Begins Service to Chicago
For every Chicagoan who has been jealous of New Yorkers, now is the time to rejoice.
Public Transportation in St. Louis
Like many Midwest cities, St. Louis is a driving town. Most people use cars as their main form of transport, the bus is generally only used by the few without their own wheels, and it's impossible to…
Public Transportation in Milwaukee
Milwaukee isn't known for having an efficient public transportation, and while the downtown and Third Ward areas are very walkable, it's a city that relies mostly on cars for getting around.
Getting to St. Louis from Chicago
Chicago and St. Louis are are about five hours away from each other by car. Flying will, of course be much quicker, with the flight taking under an hour.
Getting to Detroit from Chicago
Detroit and Chicago are two of the largest centers of commerce in the midwest, and are well-connected by bus, train, plane, and highway.
Getting to Milwaukee from Chicago
Chicago and Milwaukee are practically sister cities, and in fact many people from Wisconsin refer to Milwaukee as "Chicago North." The two are just two hours away from one another by car and are…
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.
Travel to Chicago Cheaply This Spring
Spring season is a season of travel deals and discounts in Chicago. Many hotels offer much lower rates that what you'd pay in the summer, and flights to Chicago during this time are much cheaper.
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.