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2025 / City Guide

Chicago

Author: Karla Zimmerman
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Chicago. Relax at Montrose Beach, catch a baseball game at Wrigley Field, dig into an Italian beef sandwich, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Chicago.

Discover Chicago's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from sinking your teeth into a spicy, drippy Italian beef sandwich; to spending an afternoon in the bleachers at Wrigley Field rooting for a Cubs win; and watching sailboats glide by from dune-backed Montrose Beach.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Chicago travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Chicago effortlessly
  • Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Chicago
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Millennium Park to the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
  • Connect with Chicago culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
  • Covers: The Loop; Near North & Navy Pier; Gold Coast; Lincoln Park & Old Town; Lake View & Wrigleyville; Andersonville, Uptown & Edgewater; Lincoln Square & Ravenswood; Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village; Logan Square & Humboldt Park; West Loop & Near West Side; Pilsen & Near South Side; Hyde Park & South Side plus day trips to Oak Park; Wilmette; Evanston; Skokie; Glencoe; Milwaukee; Galena; Springfield; Route 66; Saugatuck; Indiana Dunes National Park

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Chicago.

  • publication date
    2025-01-01
  • Language
    English
  • edition
    11th
  • Print length
    296 pages

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