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Road TripsCity Population2,695,598
Elevation673 ft.
Sales TaxIllinois sales tax is 6.3 percent; cities and counties impose additional increments. The Chicago area has a lodging tax of 17.4 percent.
Emergency911
Police (non-emergency)311
HospitalsMercy 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 Visitor Information Center Macy's State Street 111 N. State St. (lower level) Chicago, IL 60602. Phone:(312)781-1000
Air TravelO'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 CarsChicago 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 ServiceChicago 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.
BusesGreyhound Lines Inc. has its station at 630 W. Harrison St.; phone (312) 408-5821 or (800) 231-2222.
TaxisTaxis are readily available in Chicago.
Public TransportationTransportation by train and bus is available in Chicago.
Chicago, IL
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Hilton Chicago720 S Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile511 N Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60611
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago Downtown/West Loop116 N Jefferson St. Chicago, IL 60661
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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.
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