Getting around Chicago is easy. Whether you arrive at O’Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport, you have several choices for getting downtown. The elevated train service, nicknamed the “El,” connects both airports with the city. Catch the Blue Line next to Terminal 2 at O’Hare or the Orange Line at Midway. There are also taxis, airport shuttles, rental car and limousine services available.
QUICK FACTS
Central Standard Time: 6 hours earlier than GMT; 1 hour earlier than East Coast, 2 hours later than West Coast
Legal car rental age: 25
Legal driving age: 16
Legal drinking and gaming age: 21 (photo ID or passport required)
Please print these maps and handy charts to use and enjoy during your stay in Chicago. We hope to see you soon!
Printable PDFs
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Free Chicago Greeter Tours
See Chicago through the eyes of local volunteers as they show you their favorite things about living in the city. Free transportation is included on these 2- to 4-hour tours.
Free Trolleys
You don't need a ticket to get from place to place in Chicago. Just look for the "Free Trolley" sign at popular Chicago destinations like Navy Pier, the Museum Campus, Lincoln Park Zoo, Michigan Avenue, and State Street.
Tourism Visitor Centers in Chicago: Chicago Water Works Visitors' Center
163 East Pearson Street at Michigan Avenue
Daily 7:30am-7:00pm.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
Chicago Cultural Center
77 East Randolph Street
Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm;
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm;
Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
closed holidays
Navy Pier Information Center
600 East Grand Avenue
Sunday – Thursday 10:00am-8:00 pm;
Friday-Saturday 10:00am-10:00 pm
Currency Exchange Chicago:
State & Randolph Currency Exchange:
14 E. Randolph St.
Michigan Randolph Exchange Limited:
59 E. Randolph St.
Merchants Currency Exchange:
111 W. Washington St.
Thomas Cook Retail Foreign:
19 S. LaSalle St.
State Ohio Currency Exchange:
10 W. Ohio St.
Chicago & LaSalle 24-Hour Currency:
777 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago CityPass
citypass.com
Chicago Greeter
www.chicagogreeter.com
CTA Visitor’s Pass
www.transitchicago.com
Expedia Currency Converter
www.expedia.com
Chicago's Free Trolley System
egov.cityofchicago.org
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association
www.stayillinois.com
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Maps
