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Road TripsAttraction Passes Chicago CityPASS offers savings of 48 percent on admission to five must-see Chicago attractions. The tickets cover prepaid admission to Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago plus your choice of three more attractions from the following: Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Adler Planetarium and Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.
CityPASS also offers the Chicago C3 ticket, designed for shorter stays. Travelers can choose any combination of three attractions from a choice of seven. The options include Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour and Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier. The C3 ticket saves travelers up to 35 percent (savings vary depending on attractions chosen).
The Chicago CityPASS tickets are available online here , at CityPASS.com or may be purchased at the participating attractions. Both Chicago CityPASS and C3 tickets are valid for nine consecutive days, beginning with and including the first day of use. Should your travel plans change, CityPASS offers a full refund on any unactivated ticket within 365 days of purchase date.
For current pricing and information go to Citypass.com.
Note: Reservations are required or highly recommended at some attractions. Please check for updated attraction reservation information before you visit.
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Go Chicago pass is an all-access pass offering admission to more than 22 Chicago tours, attractions and museums. There are different passes to suit, whether you want to choose the number of days or attractions to visit. The pass includes admission to such popular vacation attractions as the Architecture River Cruise, Big Bus Tours Chicago, The Field Museum, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago. The Go Chicago pass can save the holder up to 51 percent compared to gate prices. It is available online or over the phone (800) 887-9103.
Chicago, IL
AAA’s in-person hotel evaluations are unscheduled to ensure the inspector has an experience similar to that of members. To pass inspection, all hotels must meet the same rigorous standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality. These hotels receive a AAA Diamond designation that tells members what type of experience to expect.
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Hyatt Regency Chicago151 E Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601
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2,695,598
Elevation
673 ft.
Sales Tax
Illinois sales tax is 6.3 percent; cities and counties impose additional increments. The Chicago area has a lodging tax of 17.4 percent.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
311
Hospitals
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, (312) 567-2000; Northwestern Memorial Hospital, (312) 926-2000; Resurrection Medical Center, (773) 774-8000; Saint Anthony Hospital, (773) 484-1000; The University of Chicago Medicine, (773) 702-1000; University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, (866) 600-2273.
Visitor Information
111 N. State St. (lower level) Chicago, IL 60602. Phone:(312)781-1000
Air Travel
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)—17 miles northwest of the city—is served by major domestic and foreign carriers. Midway International Airport (MDW), though smaller and serviced by far fewer carriers than O'Hare, is closer to the Loop—only 8 miles southwest of downtown.
Rental Cars
Chicago is served by major car rental agencies. Arrangements should be made before you leave on your trip; your local AAA club can provide this assistance or additional information. Hertz, (312) 372-7600 or (800) 654-3080, offers discounts to AAA members.
Rail Service
Chicago Union Station, 225 S. Canal St., is the city's main train depot and Amtrak's local hub. Trains run to both coasts and well into the South, with stops at most major cities along the routes; phone (800) 872-7245.
Buses
Greyhound Lines Inc. has its station at 630 W. Harrison St.; phone (312) 408-5821 or (800) 231-2222.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available in Chicago.
Public Transportation
Transportation by train and bus is available in Chicago.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
