'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Train
Getting TO/AROUND: Fly into Midway (usually cheaper) or O'hare. You'll be able to get flights from virtually anywhere in the world, many direct. O'hare is a huge, busy airport. Midway is not so much. ;)
Take Amtrak into the city... Chicago is the hub!
Take Greyhound in. Drive in yourself, just know what you're doing before you find yourself stuck in traffic and lost.
Speaking of trains... if you're outside the city, the best bet is to take the El or Metra train into the city instead of trying to find a parking space. I think it works best, at any rate.
Avoid the car downtown. Avoid it other places if you can. Most of the day there's some sort of congestion, and oftentimes you'll find yourself in gridlock, whether it be downtown or on a nearby expressway. So, avoid rush hour (which is like 7-10 and then 3-7).
In the city, buses work well, but fare is $1.50. The El is an option for a few locations, as is the subway, both of which I reccommend if you're going long distances in the city. If you're not going really long distances, just walk. It's good for you and you'll get to see more of the city close-up.
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