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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, 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 area in the country. 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

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Plan the trip

Fly into Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 16 mi away.

Nearby destinations

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