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Things to see in Chicago (United States): 73 places and when to go

Chicago is a major city in United States with around 8,990,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 73 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (24), History (13), Museums and art (9). The best known are Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum of Natural History and Museum of Science and Industry. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 41.8319, -87.752
Population
About 8,990,000
Places
73 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (24) · History (13) · Museums and art (9) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (7) · Temples (6)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
ORD Chicago, 21 km as the crow flies

What to see in Chicago

The places in and around Chicago, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 49, by what you come to do:

When to go to Chicago

The best time to visit Chicago is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:17
  2. FebPossible10:22
  3. MarBest time11:40
  4. AprBest time13:08
  5. MayBest time14:22
  6. JunBest time15:01
  7. JulBest time14:45
  8. AugBest time13:41
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:50
  11. NovPossible9:35
  12. DecPossible8:58

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. In June, 70 of the 73 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Chicago

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Chicago?

The best known: Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum of Natural History, Museum of Science and Industry, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, Adler Planetarium. In all, 73 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Chicago?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.

How do you get to Chicago?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 21 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Chicago as the destination and these 73 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.