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Chicago Illinois: Insider Tips, FAQs & Links |
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MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! Chicago has three major airports. The O'Hare International Airport is one of the busiest airports in North America. Address: Phone Number: (773) 686 2200 The Midway Airport is also a very busy airport. The one-building airport is divided into three terminals, A, B and C. The main lobby at the airport's center entrance is where the information booth and all vehicle pick-up services are available. Phone Number: (773) 838 0600 |
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Chicago Main Location: 630 W HARRISON ST Chicago IL 60607 Telephone Numbers: Main: (312) 408-5800 Baggage: (312) 408-5971 Greyhound Package Express: (312) 408-5816 Customer Service: (312) 408-5800 Charter: (800) 454-2487 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicago 95th & Dan Ryan Location: 14 W 95TH ST Chicago 95th & Dan Ryan IL 60628 Telephone Numbers: Main: (312) 408-5999 Baggage: (312) 408-5999 Greyhound Package Express: (312) 408-5999 Charter: (800) 454-2487 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicago Cumberland Ave Location: CTA TRANSIT BLDG 5800 N CUMBERLAND AVE Chicago Cumberland Ave IL 60631 Telephone Numbers: Main: (773) 693-2474 Charter: (800) 454-2487 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicago Heights Location: 1907 CHICAGO RD Chicago Heights IL 60411 Telephone Numbers: Main: (708) 754-2900 Charter: (800) 454-2487 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicago Latinos Location: JOSEPH L GARDUNIO 2139 S CALIFORNIA Chicago Latinos IL 60608 Telephone Numbers: Main: (773) 254-2020 Charter: (800) 454-2487 * Most hours of operation are every day 9am - 4pm or 6pm. Closed Holidays. Call ahead for hours or see the website: http://greyhound.com/* |
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The FREE trolley goes to many of Chicago's most
popular tourist attractions and major bus stations. For operator assistance, call toll-free 1-877-CHICAGO (1-877-244-2246). Current times that the FREE trolley runs: Weekend Service Only: September 2002 through May 2003 Hours: Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sundays noon-6:00 p.m. Daily Holiday service: November 29, 2002 and December 14, 2002 through January 5, 2003 Holiday Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sundays noon-6:00 p.m. No service on Christmas Day. Metra Location: 547 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: (312) 322-6777 Fax: (312) 322-6747 Website: http://www.choosechicago.com/ Amtrak-Amtrak.com 50 trains arrive or depart Chicago daily. Amtrak OFFers its guests a service guarantee program. Cabs are readily available on both the upper and lower levels of the station. Location: 525 W. Van Buren St. Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 655-3168 Fax: (312) 880-5187 Local website:http://rol.irm-systems.com/cgi-shl/foxweb.exe/rol/rol?ac=il&id=ilchictb&kn=4118 National website: http://amtrak.com/ |
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The
city of Chicago is 580 Feet above sea level. |
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With Chicago being a busy city of
industry and a population of nearly 3 million, there is a significant
amount of smog. Contact the Illinois Environmental Compliance: http://www.compliancepublishers.com/iec/. |
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Average temperatures: January is between 17°F and 31°F. July is between 66°F and 84°F. |
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(312) & (773) |
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There is no exchange Office in Chicago so
have your money exchanged before arriving. |
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The Illinois State of Chamber of Commerce-http://www.ilchamber.org/ 311 South Wacker Drive Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60606-6619 Phone: (312) 983 7100 or (800) 322 4722 (within Illinois) Fax: (312) 983 7101 Lake View East Chamber of Commerce- http://www.lakevieweast.com/ Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce- http://www.chicagolandchamber.org/ Lakeview Chamber of Commerce- http://lakeviewchamber.com/ Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce- http://www.chicagosouthland.com/ |
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The
number for Illinois road conditions is toll free 1 800 452 IDOT(4368). Website: http://www.usroadconditions.com/il.shtml. |
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The Population of Chicago is 2.8 Million. |
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Chicago is a fairly safe
city. But as in any city, we recommend you keep your cameras, valuables,
purses and wallets close to you. Although these incidents are uncommon, it
is good practice to be prepared. |
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The driving conditions in Chicago can be
hectic. Most travel sites recommend that you take public transportation.
Many tourist attractions provide parking, but it is a few blocks away from
the actual attraction. If you are driving, plan on parking and taking the
local transportation to your destination. Also plan on paying for parking.
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FAQ "Can I check out live Jazz shows while in Chicago?:
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"I've heard that Chicago is famous for
Jazz. Who are famous faces that have been in Chicago?" Mark - Portland,
Oregon The House of Blues in Downtown Chicago has great shows. They feature Classic Jazz and Contemporary artists. They've featured some of the hottest names in Jazz! For current shows go to: http://www.hob.com/ |
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For
More Tips About Illinois - Click Here
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1st Chicago hotels - Guide to hotels in
Chicago, Illinois, http://www.1st-chicagohotels.com/ |
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If you have any
questions, comments or anything you would like to add, we would be very
happy to share them with the world! |
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