J. Crocker · Attribution
Chicago
United States · ORD
Architecture on the river, deep-dish, and world-class museums.
About
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has approximately 9.62 million residents according to the 2020 census and is the third-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country and part of the fourth-largest combined statistical area in the United States, spanning 19 counties in three states and with a population of nearly 10 million. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.
Source: Wikipedia — Chicago (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · world class
- dining · world class
- live music · world class
- theater · world class
- family friendly · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan33°F10d wet
- Feb38°F9d wet
- Mar47°F11d wet
- Apr56°F14d wet
- May67°F13d wet
- Jun79°F12d wet
- Jul82°F13d wet
- Aug81°F11d wet
- Sep76°F10d wet
- Oct63°F12d wet
- Nov49°F8d wet
- Dec39°F9d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private Sailing on Beautiful Lake Michigan - Navy Pier, ChicagoFrom $508 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and PresentFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Chicago Haunts and Hooligans TourFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Chicago Shoreline Adventure Boat TourFrom $90 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Chicago Photo Walk to Bean and LandmarksFrom $169 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking TourFrom $33 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 16 mi away.
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