All Things Chicago
Millennium Park
We suggest you take the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then it is a short walk to get to Millennium Park where the famous bean is. If you decide to drive there, there are multiple underground garages where you can park your car. There will be a parking fee.
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
We suggest you take the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then you can walk to the fountain. If you walk there you will have a chance to walk through Millennium Park as well. If you decide to drive there, there are multiple underground garages where you can park your car. There will be a parking fee.
Barnes & Noble
We suggest driving there. You can take then train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then grab the CTA Blue Line (kind of like BART) if you are feeling extra adventurous. We suggest you do your research and use Google for directions. Uber and Lyft are always an option.
Woodfield Mall
We suggest you drive to this location since it is relatively close to all hotels suggested. There are also many restaurant options in the area!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
We suggest driving to this location.
Chicago Botanic Garden
We suggest driving to this location.
Navy Pier
We suggest you take the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then walking to Millennium Park. You can take the Lakefront Trail which is a 27min walk from Millennium Park. If you decide to drive there, there are multiple underground garages where you can park your car close to Millennium Park and then take the walk. There will be a parking fee. Or you can simply drive to Navy Pier and there will be on-site parking garages as well.
Lincoln Park Zoo
We suggest driving there. But if you are up for the adventure, you can take the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then use a bus or Uber/ Lyft. If you want to take the bus we suggest you look up the appropriate bus route.
Field Museum
We suggest you take the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then walking to the museum. It would be about a 45min walk. Uber/Lyft are an option to take from the train station. If you decide to drive there, there are multiple underground garages where you can park your car. There will be a parking fee.
Adler Planetarium
We suggest you take the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then walking to the planetarium. It would be about a 45min walk. We made this walk in the winter time and the views were worth it! Uber/Lyft are also an option to take from the train station. If you decide to drive there, there are multiple underground garages where you can park your car. There will be a parking fee. There is also parking at the planetarium.
360 CHICAGO
We suggest taking the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then Uber/Lyft. If you feel adventurous, you can research how to get there with the public transportation that is available. You can also walk there from the Union Station, which would be about an hour walk. You can also drive there and find parking garages around the area.
Shedd Aquarium
We suggest you take the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station and then walking to the aquarium. It would be about a 45min walk. You can also get an Uber/Lyft from the train station. If you decide to drive there, there are multiple underground garages where you can park your car. There will be a parking fee. There is also parking at the aquarium.
The Art Institute of Chicago
We suggest taking the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station then walking to the Art Institute which would be about a 20min walk. You can also drive there, you will be able to find parking garages in the area.
Chinatown
We suggest taking the train into downtown Chicago arriving in Union Station then going to the Water Taxi that can take you directly to Chinatown. You can also drive there, you will be able to find many parking options.
Chinatown Water Taxi Stop
This is a fun activity on its own, but we suggest you take this taxi to get to Chinatown. We highly recommend!