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About Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in the state of Illinois, is the third-most populous city in the United States. Chicago is located along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and is a major center of transportation, industry, politics, culture, finance, medicine and higher education.

Chicago is a legendary metropolis that is almost as popular a tourist destination as New York. Chicago is the financial, business, and cultural capital of the Midwest.

Anyone and everyone will enjoy a holiday in Chicago, which is a marvellous modern city in a delightful setting, offering amusements, entertainment and interesting sights to suit all tastes.

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Weather / Climate

Chicago has an extreme climate with very hot summers and bitterly cold winters. Chicago has distinct seasons, with a short spring, when temperatures are moderate and nights frosty. Summers are hot, sunny and humid, from June to the end of September, with cool evenings; winters in Chicago are icy and prone to cold, harsh winds. Snow is common, and it is also very rainy during the winter months.

Getting there

Chicago is a major transportation hub in the United States. Chicago is one of the largest hubs of passenger rail service in the nation. Many Amtrak long distance services originate from Chicago Union Station.

Chicago has the largest public transportation system in the country and getting around the city is fast, easy and inexpensive, with an extensive network of rapid transit trains and buses.

Taxis are easy to find, and the metered rates are reasonable for short journeys. Although traffic is not as bad as in other major cities (outside rush hour), parking is expensive and difficult to find.