Chicago Travel

Chicago Airports

When traveling to Chicago you have a choice of two airports for your trip. Chicago O’Hare Airport or Midway Airport both offers you safe travel in the air. Because Chicago is a large metropolitan city it is best to know what part of the city you will be staying prior to making your flight reservations. Flying in to one airport and having to drive through traffic to the other side of town is a waste of your time. Either airport will have the amenities you expect at a large airport. Car rentals and onsite restaurants are available at both airports.

Midway Airport

Over 17 million people fly into and out of the Chicago Midway Airport. It is located in the central part of the city. The three largest airlines using this airport are Southwest, American, and Continental. If you are visiting the city and need easy access to the central part of the city, travelling to Midway would be smart. You can travel anywhere in 30 minutes from Midway. The train, the buses, and car rentals are available to transport you to your destination. The airport is handicapped accessible with wide breezeways and bathrooms to accommodate everyone, even mothers and small children.

Chicago O’Hare

Before Atlanta became the busiest airport in American that title belonged to Chicago O’Hare. 70 million people access this international airport. In 2000 international business travelers voted O’Hare “The Best Airport in North America”. This airport is located northwest of the city, almost 20 miles away from the downtown area. There is a shuttle between the two airports in the Chicago area. Many airlines fly into and out of this airport including several international airlines. Large hotel chains are in the area for easy access to a place to stay. Most of the rental car companies have services on site.