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O'Hare International Airport (773-686-2200) handles more passengers than any other airport in the world. Midway Airport (773-838-0600) is located at 5700 Cicero Ave., 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Gary Chicago International Airport (219-949-9722) is located in Gary, Indiana at 6001 W. Industrial Hwy. Read More

Chicago was recently voted the best bicycling city in the country and visitors will find the city to be very accommodating to bike enthusiasts. For information on bike rentals, shops, maps, and much more, click here.

Need a car for your trip to Chicago? Do you need to find general driving directions? Do you need more information on where to park? Click here to find out.

Free trolleys run every 20 minutes from 10am to 9pm during the summer months. Read More

Go Airport Express is Chicago's total transportation company featuring door-to-door service to/from both major airports. O'Hare prices: $27 oneway/$49 roundtrip. Midway prices: $22 oneway/$37 roundtrip. Prices are subject to change without notice. Most major credit cards accepted. Operating 365 days a year, or visit our website at www.airportexpress.com

Save money when you download and print U.S. airport parking discount coupons and make free online parking reservations at over 130 locations. Self-park and valet services. Some facilities offer car wash, maintenance, repairs. Save up to 70% vs. parking at the airport. http://www.longtermparking.com/

Limousine agencies prefer that all customers reserve cars at least 48 hours in advance, although cars can occasionally be ordered with a two-hour notice.  Click here for a list of limousine services

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers fast, direct train service from both airports to downtown, convenient bus and train lines to major attractions, simple fare cards, easy-to-use maps and brochures, and custom trip planning for groups. Read More

To find out how much a cab will cost in Chicago, click here.

Hop aboard Metra, where all tracks lead to fun. Metra operates 12 commuter rail lines into downtown Chicago from the six-county area of northeast Illinois. The South Shore Line services Chicago through Northern Indiana to the South Bend Airport. Read More

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Brookfield Zoo's Fall Lecture Series: "Amphibian Crisis" by Dr. Kevin Zippel  |  10/28/2008 - 10/28/2008
Brookfield Zoo: Discovery Center
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL 60513
Graph Expo  |  10/26/2008 - 10/29/2008
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Randolph Street Market Festival  |  10/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
1350 Block of West Randolph Street
1350 Block of West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60605
State Street Halloween Happening Parade  |  10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
Starts at the corner of State and Randolph streets.
Daley Plaza
Chicago, IL
Hallowed Halls: Fairy Tales  |  10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
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