Chicago
United States
- Safety rating
- 7/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring through early fall (May to October) offers warm weather and festivals, with summer the liveliest. Winters are bitterly cold and windy.
- Population
- 8.9M
Overview
The Windy City dazzles with bold architecture, a sparkling lakefront, and a deep jazz, blues, and theater heritage. Deep-dish pizza, world museums, and friendly Midwestern energy define it.
Top attractions
Snap a photo at Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, ascend the Willis Tower Skydeck, take an architecture boat cruise, and visit the Art Institute.
Getting around
The elevated L trains and buses run on a Ventra card or contactless tap, and the Loop and Mag Mile are walkable. Lakefront paths are great for cycling.