Where to Stay in Chicago
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Chicago for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Chicago
Millennium Park + Cloud Gate ("The Bean")
50 min from ORDFree downtown sculpture park. The Bean reflects the skyline + crowds. Pritzker Pavilion hosts free summer concerts.
Art Institute of Chicago
50 min from ORD$32 entry. Home of "American Gothic" + "Sunday on La Grande Jatte." 2-3 hours min. Closed Tuesdays.
Navy Pier + Riverwalk
55 min from ORDFree Lake Michigan pier + Centennial Wheel ($18). Architectural river cruises depart from here (90 min, $50).
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Eat here
Deep-dish pizza at Lou Malnati's. Chicago-style hot dog at Portillo's (no ketchup ever). Garrett popcorn (cheese + caramel mix) for the road.
Local tip
ORD is 27km from central Chicago — CTA Blue Line is the cheapest fast option ($5, 45 min) and runs 24/7. The Blue Line station is inside Terminal 2 — follow signs to "CTA Trains to City." For 6+ hour layovers in summer: lakefront walk + deep-dish lunch + Bean photo is achievable.
Getting to your hotel from ORD
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Getting out of Chicago (ORD)
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