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Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Overview of Chicago Key Facts Language: English is the most common language spoken but Spanish is often heard in the south-western states. Passport/Visa: Currency: Electricity: Electrical current is 120 volts, 60Hz. Plugs are mainly the type with two flat pins, though three-pin plugs (two flat parallel pins and a rounded pin) are also widely used. European appliances without dual-voltage capabilities will require an adapter. Travel guide by wordtravels.com © Globe Media Ltd. By its very nature much of the information in this travel guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to verify information on which they're relying with the relevant authorities. Travmarket cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above. Event details can change. Please check with the organizers that an event is happening before making travel arrangements. We cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above. Page 1/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Travel to Chicago Climate for Chicago Health Notes when travelling to United States of America Safety Notes when travelling to United States of America Customs in United States of America Duty Free in United States of America Doing Business in United States of America Communication in United States of America Tipping in United States of America Passport/Visa Note Entry Requirements Entry requirements for Canadians: Entry requirements for UK nationals: Entry requirements for Australians: Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Entry requirements for New Zealanders: Entry requirements for South Africans: Page 2/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Getting around in Chicago, Illinois Page 3/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Attractions in Chicago, Illinois Kids Attractions Art Institute of Chicago Opening time: Daily 10.30am to 5pm (until 8pm on Thursdays). Admission: $25 (adults), $19 (discounted), free for children under 14. Address: 111 South Michigan Avenue Telephone: (312) 443 3600 Website: www.artic.edu Email Address: [email protected] Chicago Field Museum Opening time: 9am-5pm daily, last admission 4pm. Admission: $24 adults, $17 children 3-11. Various ticket packages and concessions are available. Address: 1400 S. Lakeshore Drive Telephone: (312) 922 9410 Website: fieldmuseum.org Frank Lloyd Wright's Home Opening time: Tour hours: 10am to 4pm daily. Museum shop: 9am to 5pm. Admission: Guided tours: $17 (adults), $14 (youth 11-18). Address: 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park Telephone: (312) 994 4000 Website: www.wrightplus.org Lincoln Park Opening time: Opening times vary according to season, but the zoo is open every day of the year. Admission: Free. Website: www.lpzoo.com Six Flags Great America Opening time: The park is seasonal, and the water park has its own schedule: check the calendar on the website for details. Admission: $80 general admission; $60 child under 48 inches. Discounted tickets available via the website. Address: 542 N. Route 21, Gurnee Telephone: (847) 249 1776 Website: www.sixflags.com Page 4/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Shedd Aquarium Opening time: Hours vary by season; generally 9am-6pm. Check website for detailed calendar. Admission: General admission: $40 (adults), $30 (children aged 3-11). Special deals are available on the official website. Address: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive Telephone: (312) 939 2438 Website: www.sheddaquarium.org Rockford Website: www.gorockford.com Navy Pier Opening time: Open daily, but hours vary according to the season. Admission: Admission to the Pier is free, but many of the attractions require separate fees. Address: 600 East Grand Avenue Telephone: (312) 595 7437 Website: www.navypier.com Willis Tower (Sears Tower) Opening time: Open daily 9am-10pm (April to September), 10am-8pm (October to March). Admission: $24 adults, $16 children 3-11. Combo tickets and special deals are available. Address: 233 South Wacker Drive; entrance on Jackson Boulevard Website: www.theskydeck.com Millennium Park Opening time: Daily 6am-11pm. Admission: Free Address: 201 E Randolph Street Website: www.millenniumpark.org Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum Opening time: Open daily 9.30-4pm. Admission: $19 adult, $8 children, other package deals available Address: 1300 S Lake Shore Drive Telephone: (312) 922 7827 Website: www.adlerplanetarium.org Page 5/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide 360 Chicago Opening time: Daily 9am-11pm (last entry at 10.30pm). Admission: General Admission $22 adults, $15 children 3-11. Concessions and packages available. Address: 875 N. Michigan Avenue Telephone: (888) 875 8439 Website: 360chicago.com Chicago Children's Museum Opening time: Open daily 10am-5pm, closes 8pm on Thursdays. Admission: $15 for adults and children over one. Concessions available. Address: 700 East Grand Avenue Telephone: (312) 527 1000 Website: www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org Chicago Botanic Gardens Opening time: Open daily 8am-7pm. Admission: Entrance is free, but there are parking fees. Address: 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe Telephone: (847) 835 5440 Website: www.chicago-botanic.org Chicago Loop Website: loopchicago.com Buckingham Fountain Address: 301 South Columbus Drive Telephone: (312) 742 7529 Magnificent Mile Address: Michigan Avenue Website: www.themagnificentmile.com Route 66 Sign Address: The sign is located at Adams St between Michigan & Wabash Avenues Website: www.historic66.com Page 6/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Chicago History Museum Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Open to 9pm on Tuesday. Admission: $19 (adults); free for children under 18. Concessions available. Address: 1601 North Clark Street Telephone: (312) 642 4600 Website: www.chicagohistory.org Chicago Beaches Page 7/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Events in Chicago, Illinois Chicago Blues Festival Friday June 05, 2020 to Sunday June 07, 2020 (5 - 7 June 2020) Where: Grant Park www.chicagobluesfestival.us Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Friday November 20, 2020 to Saturday November 21, 2020 (20 -21 November 2020) Where: North Michigan Avenue www.themagnificentmile.com Page 8/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Nightlife in Chicago, Illinois Page 9/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Shopping in Chicago, Illinois Page 10/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Dining in Chicago, Illinois Club Lucky — Italian 1824 W. Wabansia Avenue Chicago, United States of America www.clubluckychicago.com Penny's Noodle Shop — Asian 950 W. Diversey Avenue Chicago, United States of America www.pennysnoodleshop.com Arun's — Oriental 4156 North Kedzie Avenue, Irving Park (North Side) Chicago, United States of America www.arunsthai.com Everest — French 440 South LaSalle Street, 40th Floor, One Financial Plaza building (The Loop) Chicago, United States of America www.everestrestaurant.com Morton's of Chicago — American 1050 North State Street (River North) Chicago, United States of America www.mortons.com Vermilion — Indian 10 W. Hubbard Street Chicago, United States of America www.thevermilionrestaurant.com Blackbird — American 619 West Randolph Street (West Loop) Chicago, United States of America www.blackbirdrestaurant.com Mirai Sushi — Japanese 2020 West Division Street, Wicker Park Chicago, United States of America www.miraisushi.com North Pond — Modern Eclectic 2610 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park Chicago, United States of America www.northpondrestaurant.com Page 11/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Pizzeria Uno Chicago — Italian 29 East Ohio Street Chicago, United States of America www.unos.com Smoque BBQ — Barbecue 3800 North Pulaski Road, Irving Park Chicago, United States of America www.smoquebbq.com Page 12/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Airports in Chicago Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) O'Hare International Airport www.flychicago.com Location: Chicago Chicago O'Hare is located 17 miles (27km) northwest of Chicago. Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) Chicago Midway International Airport flychicago.com Location: Chicago The airport is located eight miles (13km) from downtown Chicago. Time: Contacts: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Page 13/14 Chicago, Illinois Destination Guide Currency Exchange rate for 1 USD - U.S. Dollar 1.00 BMD 0.90 EUR 0.69 GBP 108.90 JPY 1.31 CAD 0.99 CHF Bermudan Dollar Euro U.K. Pound Sterling Japanese Yen Canadian Dollar Swiss Franc 1.38 AUD 25.11 UAH 337.71 KZT 1,505.84 LBP 0.71 LYD 6.86 BOB Australian Dollar Ukrainian Hryvnia Kazakhstani Tenge Lebanese Pound Libyan Dinar Bolivian Boliviano 107.88 NPR 0.38 OMR 3.64 QAR 1.38 SGD 8.29 SEK 6.63 TTD Nepalese Rupee Omani Rial Qatari Rial Singapore Dollar Swedish Krona Trinidad Tobago Dollar 9.98 VEF 45.83 DOP 6.72 HRK 18.63 MXN 586.30 XOF 3.16 PGK Venezuelan Bolivar Dominican Peso Croatian Kuna Mexican Peso West African CFA Franc Papua New Guinean kina 1.00 BSD 2.11 FJD 22.64 HNL 110.53 DZD 1,191.31 MMK 11.19 BWP Bahamian Dollar Fiji Dollar Honduran Lempira Algerian Dinar Myanma Kyat Botswana Pula 3.37 PEN 693.53 CLP 478.10 AMD 24.17 CZK 19.98 MDL 124.29 ISK Peruvian Nuevo Sol Chilean Peso Armenia Dram Czech Koruna Moldova Lei Icelandic Krona 2,938.75 UZS 3.85 ILS 0.71 JOD 0.30 KWD 31.35 UYU 35.52 MUR Uzbekistan Sum Israeli New Sheqel Jordanian
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