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Chicago, the Windy City
Region 5 Visitors Guide
Visitor Guide to Region 5 | Chicago, The Windy City
Many of the links on this page point to Web sites outside the US EPA Web
site. These links are for your convenience. Such use does not
constitute an official endorsement or approval by the US EPA
of any private sector Web site, product, or service. The US
EPA does not exercise any editorial control over the information
you may find at these Web sites.General information
Explore Chicago's almost limitless possibilities. Lodgings, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, maps... find anything related to Chicago at these two sites.
Map and Pocket Guide
Region 5 Visitor's map (PDF)
(1pg, 67K About PDF )
Region 5 Pocket guide (PDF)
(1pg, 220K About PDF )
Airports
The official site for the Chicago airports provides information beyond just flight arrivals and departures. Make sure to check this site before coming to or leaving Chicago. Midwest weather can change within minutes and cause unexpected flight delays or cancellations.
Public Transportation
Buses:
CTA Bus fare is $2.25. No transfers issued when paying with cash.
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) (buses and the subway system)
- PACE (Regional bus services)
Subway:
The subway is actually an above- and below- ground system that courses around and through Chicago; the elevated portion is known as the "L" or "El". There are 8 lines in total (Blue, Red, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink and Yellow). "L" fare is $2.00. No transfers issued when paying with cash.
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) (buses and the subway system)
Taxis:
Cabs are readily available on most downtown Chicago streets. Charges are by meter. Ask for the (southeast) corner of Clark and Jackson.
Average taxi fares:
- from O'Hare Airport - $35
- from Midway Airport - $30
Train Stations:
The train stations nearest the EPA office are Ogilvie Transportation Center, Union Station, La Salle Street Station, Van Buren Street Station, and Randolph Street Station.
Hotels
The list below links to hotel Web sites outside the US EPA Web
site. These links are for your convenience. Such use does not
constitute an official endorsement or approval by the US EPA
of any private sector Web site, product, or service. The US
EPA does not exercise any editorial control over the information
you may find at these Web sites.| Hotels within walking distance of US EPA Region 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Allegro | 171 W. Randolph St | 312- 236-0123 |
| Hotel 71 | 71 E. Wacker Dr. | 312- 346-7100 |
| Club Quarters | 111 W. Adams St. | 312- 214-6400 |
| Congress Plaza Hotel | 520 S. Michigan Ave. | 312- 427-3800 |
| Fairmont Chicago | 200 N. Columbus Dr. | 312- 565-8000 |
| Hotel Blake | 500 S. Dearborn St. | 312- 986-1234 |
| Palmer House Hilton | 17 E. Monroe | 312- 726-7500 |
| Renaissance Chicago | 1 W. Wacker Dr. | 312- 372-7200 |
| Hilton Chicago | 720 S. Michigan Ave. | 312- 922-4400 |
| Hilton Chicago | 172 W. Adams St. | 312- 332-1200 |
Weather
Chicago area weather forecast from the National Weather Service