Half Day Travel Guide
Chicago
Popular places to visit
Michigan Avenue
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Wrigley Field
Catch an event at Wrigley Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Navy Pier
With a visit to Navy Pier, a favourite shopping spot in Chicago, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
McCormick Place
During your trip, find out what's happening in McCormick Place, a top convention centre in Chicago. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Soldier Field
Catch an event at Soldier Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Millennium Park
After visiting Millennium Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Half Day
Staybridge Suites, Lincolnshire by IHG
Great pool and location
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Great stay fir early flights
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Comfortable and elegant, the only thing missing was a free breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Overall the room was fine but there were insufficient blankets on the bed! Upped the room temp to 72 (and I'm used to 68 at home) and still used a bath towel as an added blanket!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
Great hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Check in staff was extremely friendly
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Half Day
O'Hare
Travellers choose O'Hare for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cumberland Station or Remote Parking Station and check out top sights like Fashion Outlets of Chicago.
Wrigleyville
You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Lakeview
Known for its lively bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. Top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Lincoln Park
Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.
West Town
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in West Town. Top attractions like The Salt Shed and Milwaukee Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Division Station or Damen Station to see more of the city.
Old Town Chicago
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Chicago. Top attractions like Second City and Armitage Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Sedgwick Station or Clark-Division Station to see more of the city.
