transportation
airports
There are two major airports in Chicago - O'Hare
International Airport and Midway
International Airport. Guest flying internationally
will most likely be landing at O'Hare, which acts
as a hub for many other US destinations. American
Airlines is based at O'Hare and offers international,
domestic and multi-stop flights.
travelling to the wedding
There are a number of public transportation options between
the Chicago Airports and Downtown Chicago, however,
there are fewer options when travelling to Northwest Indiana.
Renting a car is always an option and there are a number of car rental agencies that operate directly out of O'Hare and Midway.
If you are planning on travelling directly from the
airport to your accommodation
for the wedding contact
us if you run into any difficulty. We can help
you with your travel arrangements.
travelling to chicago
A number of express
shuttle buses operate between O'Hare and downtown
and charges per person. If the party travelling is
larger, it may be more cost affective to hire a taxi.
If you are planning to rent a car, there are a number
of car rental options available at both O'Hare
and Midway.
getting around the city
All public transportation in the Chicago area is
operated by the Chicago
Transit Authority (CTA). Once you are in the city,
the best way to get around is by foot or public transportation.
Travelling by car is often troublesome and parking
Downtown is extremely expensive.
The Elevated,
or "L" to the locals, is Chicago's equivalent of the
Underground. The "L" has seven colour-coded lines linking
up most parts of the Downtown Chicago, also known
as "the Loop". Chicago. The Red Line and the Blue
Line travel between the Loop and O'Hare and operate
24 hours a day. During the day the train leaves every
15 minutes. Besides being a convenient way to get
around town, the "L" is a historical attraction in
its own right; A tour
of "the Loop" is a great way to see the famous
architecture of Chicago.
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