Chicago Maps

Chicago Traveler’s maps will help you locate key attractions, theaters, hotels, venues and shopping destinations, both within Chicago and in its suburbs, and will help you find your way around O’Hare Airport.

When choosing your hotel, you can decide whether you want to stay downtown, on Michigan Avenue, near Navy Pier or the McCormick Place convention center, close to O’Hare Airport or in one of Chicago’s primary commercial suburbs, such as Schaumburg, Oakbrook or Naperville. Check out our hotel maps to pick the hotel that’s in the best location for you.

Our attractions map will help you plan your daily itinerary so that you can see as many of Chicago's attractions as possible.

Our venues maps will pinpoint the location of that concert, theater performance or sporting event you are planning to attend.

Chicago Maps

Chicago Traveler’s maps will help you locate key attractions, theaters, hotels, venues and shopping destinations, both within Chicago and in its suburbs, and will help you find your way around O’Hare Airport.

When choosing your hotel, you can decide whether you want to stay downtown, on Michigan Avenue, near Navy Pier or the McCormick Place convention center, close to O’Hare Airport or in one of Chicago’s primary commercial suburbs, such as Schaumburg, Oakbrook or Naperville. Check out our hotel maps to pick the hotel that’s in the best location for you.

Our attractions map will help you plan your daily itinerary so that you can see as many of Chicago's attractions as possible.

Our venues maps will pinpoint the location of that concert, theater performance or sporting event you are planning to attend.

Chicago North Side Tour

This is the tour for those looking to experience the vitality and excitement of Chicago. You'll tour through Chicago's main business section, one of the financial centers of the world and always bustling with activity. You'll tour the famous "Loop" and State Street - the great street where Chicago's fame began.

Travel by the striking Richard J. Daley plaza with its acknowledged masterpiece, the Pablo Picasso sculpture, created specifically for Chicago. You'll take a ride on Wacker Drive, the double-decked thoroughfare that wends its way under the city.

Then travel over the Chicago River, made to flow backwards by one of the world's greatest engineering feats. You'll see the famous, white Wrigley Building announcing the beginning of the Magnificent Mile and Michigan Avenue where Chicago's most exclusive stores exhibit their wares. You'll see Chicago's elegant seven-level shopping complex the renowned Water Tower Place alongside one of the tallest buildings in the world, the John Hancock Center.

You'll continue through Lincoln Park, a thousand acres of greenery, lagoons, flowers, and zoo. You'll see Wrigley Field - home of the Cubs (not on game days) - the Botanical Gardens, Chicago Historical Society, Newberry Reference Library, and an IndianTotem Pole. A twenty minute stop is made at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.

Chicago Hotels & Lodging

The accommodations in the Chicago area range from cost-conscious budget to extravagant luxury hotels. For just one night or an extended stay, you’re sure to find just what you need using the tools on Chicago Traveler’s accommodations links.

• Alphabetical List of Hotels
• Area List of Hotels
• Group Hotel Reservations
• Hotels Near Chicago Landmarks
• Luxury Hotels List
• Featured Hotels & Specials
• Chicago Hotel Maps
• Internet-Ready Hotels

With Chicago Traveler, you can find great prices on Chicago area hotels, including hotels within the city, near airports and in Chicago’s suburbs and make your reservations online. Are you planning to stay near the Magnificent Mile or in the suburb of Oakbrook? Do you prefer to stay near the airport or is your preference to be in proximity to friends or family in Gurnee? Use our hotel maps to find the hotels nearest your preferred destination.

Chicago Events

Here’s where you’ll find current happenings in Chicago, from theater to concerts to festivals. Just click on one of the icons to learn more about any event occurring in Chicago during your visit.

Theater. Chicago’s theater district has been completely revitalized in recent years. You’ll find megahits and Shakespeare, opera and dance, comedy and improv. Tony n’ Tina’s wedding is a long-running and popular dinner show at Piper’s Alley theater. Another favorite is Blue Man Group, playing at the Briar Street Theater.

Concerts. When it comes to concert events, Chicago has it all. From big name performers at venues such as the United Center and Allstate Arena to local bands playing at a local bar, you’re sure to find a favorite among the current shows. Chicago promotes a variety of genres -- blues, jazz, alternative and classical to classic rock. See who’s playing at the House of Blues or, in the summer, find upcoming performances at the outdoor Tweeter Center.

Festivals. In June, Chicago hosts the annual Blues Festival and if you’re visiting in late June/early July, you won’t want to miss the Taste of Chicago, held annually at Grant Park. In late August, the Chicago Latin Music Festival features the sounds of cumbias, meringue and salsa. All summer long there are a number of neighborhood festivals, art fairs and other special events. Find out what’s happening during your visit.

Chicago Traveler Point

Chicago Traveler is the perfect travel guide for the first-time or frequent visitor, offering the best information & resource links to help anyone plan a great visit to our wonderful city. We present travel attractions, hotels, tour information, maps & useful links to other Chicago travel resources sites for either business or vacation travel.

Chicago Shopping

The Chicagoland area offers a wide variety of shopping experiences, from upscale boutiques to discount outlet malls, and everything in between. The primary shopping strip in the city is the Magnificent Mile, which runs along north Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street. Here you’ll find department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom, home furnishing retailers such as Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn, jewelers such as Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels, big name apparel retailers such as Gap, Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren, plus a host of boutiques and specialty shops. The Magnificent Mile also features indoor shopping malls, such as Water Tower Place and 900 North Michigan Shops. State Street is another major shopping destination, with Marshall Field’s and Carson Pirie Scott being the main department stores.

The Chicago suburbs offer excellent shopping centers as well. Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois is an enclosed mall and the largest in the area. Its anchors include Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, J C Penney and Sears. Beautiful outdoor malls include Oakbrook Center in Oakbrook and Old Orchard in Skokie. These two malls feature manicured landscaping and lush surroundings to create a very pleasant atmosphere. You can include the thrill of an amusement park with your shopping trip in Gurnee, Illinois, where you’ll find Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall and Six Flags Great America.