Chicago

Key Facts

Annual Visitors : 48.9 million

Time Difference : GMT -6 hours

Land Area : 591sqkm | 228sqm

Population : 2.697 million

Languages : English

Currency : U.S Dollar

Non-stop from Heathrow or Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare International Airport : 8½ to 9 hours

American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines

About

Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States and is known for its architecture, museums, and cultural attractions. The city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and is home to many professional sports teams, including the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks, and White Sox.

Why Go

• Visit Millennium Park and see Cloud Gate (The Bean).
• Take a walk or bike ride along the Chicago Riverwalk.
• See a show at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
• Visit the Art Institute of Chicago.
• Go shopping on Michigan Avenue.
• Take a boat tour of Lake Michigan.
• See a game at Wrigley Field (home of the Chicago Cubs).
• Visit the Willis Tower (the tallest building in Chicago).
• Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo.
• Eat deep-dish pizza at Gino's East.
  

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