Getting Around
Southbound trains will take you to the loop and many sightseeing destinations. Northbound trans will take you to O'Hare Airport.
65 locals recommend
Chicago & Milwaukee station
Southbound trains will take you to the loop and many sightseeing destinations. Northbound trans will take you to O'Hare Airport.
Northbound trains will take you to Wrigleyville, Home of the Chicago Cubs. Southbound trains will take you to Guaranteed Rate Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox.
23 locals recommend
Chicago station
800 N State StNorthbound trains will take you to Wrigleyville, Home of the Chicago Cubs. Southbound trains will take you to Guaranteed Rate Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox.
Food Scene
This is an affordable friendly dive that offers tasty fried food and sandwiches. Call ahead to order because sometimes the takeout line is long. (773) 342-9055
Chitown Chicken
4154 West Chicago AvenueThis is an affordable friendly dive that offers tasty fried food and sandwiches. Call ahead to order because sometimes the takeout line is long. (773) 342-9055
The best burgers in Chicago! It's loud and crazy, and during peak dining times the lines are long...but it's a local Chicago experience!
152 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveThe best burgers in Chicago! It's loud and crazy, and during peak dining times the lines are long...but it's a local Chicago experience!
Iconic diner that's been serving hearty breakfasts & lunches since 1923 & is cash-only. Get there early, as the line gets long!
23 locals recommend
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdIconic diner that's been serving hearty breakfasts & lunches since 1923 & is cash-only. Get there early, as the line gets long!
Sightseeing
Willis Tower Skydeck
Are you brave enough to walk out on the glass ledge?
Easily accessible by bus from the Transit stop down the block. Take the Chicago bus East and ride it to the end!
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveEasily accessible by bus from the Transit stop down the block. Take the Chicago bus East and ride it to the end!
Parks & Nature
There are several playgrounds and even a public beach in the summer time! It's a low-key way to unwind from the bustle of downtown Chicago, and a great way to get a feel for the local flavor of our area.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrThere are several playgrounds and even a public beach in the summer time! It's a low-key way to unwind from the bustle of downtown Chicago, and a great way to get a feel for the local flavor of our area.
Arts & Culture
General admission is free to Illinois residents every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. throughout the year. Kids under 14 are free, too!
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGeneral admission is free to Illinois residents every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. throughout the year. Kids under 14 are free, too!
Shopping
Water Tower Mall is at the northern end of this high end shopping district. It's also got some great people watching, and the stores stretch all the way south to the Chicago River.
Michigan & Chicago station
Water Tower Mall is at the northern end of this high end shopping district. It's also got some great people watching, and the stores stretch all the way south to the Chicago River.
Affordable and high end shopping stores from Nordstrom Rack to a HUGE Macy's store! This is the place to shop till you drop!
State & Randolph station
Affordable and high end shopping stores from Nordstrom Rack to a HUGE Macy's store! This is the place to shop till you drop!