Overview

Chicago is one of the the United States' most accessible cities, due to its status as one of the country's premier transport hubs. With two large Airports, including the World's second busiest airport (O'Hare International), Chicago is most easily accessible by air. However, domestic visitors can easily access the Midwestern city by rail through one of Amtrak's long distance services, or by road through the Kennedy Expressway or the Dan Ryan Expressway.   

Air

Chicago is served by two main Airports; Midway and O'Hare International Airports:

• O'Hare International Airport: The second busiest airport in the world, O'Hare International is a major airport serving numerous domestic and international destinations. Over 64 million passengers passed through the airport in 2009, making it the fourth busiest international gateway in the United States with only John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, Los Angeles International Airport and Miami International Airport scoring higher. It is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines, with both airlines providing scheduled services to a large number of domestic and international destinations. Other airlines serving the airport include Continental Airlines, Air France, Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic Airways. The airport is accessed from Downtown Chicago via Metro and commuter rail.
• Midway International Airport: Located on the city's southwest side, eight miles (13 km) from downtown Chicago, Midway International Airport is primarily served by by low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. AirTran Airways and Delta Air Lines. Other airlines serving the airport include Frontier Airlines and Porter Airlines. The  Orange Line of Chicago's subway system provides passengers with access to downtown Chicago. 

Rail

Union Station (Canal St and Jackson Blvd) is the hub of Amtrak's Midwestern routes, making Chicago one of the most convenient U.S. cities to visit by train, serving several long-distance routes, with options from virtually every major US city. Please visit the Official Amtrak Site for more information.

Bus

Both Greyhound and Megabus operate a vast number of scheduled services from Chicago to areas in the Midwest and further afield.

Getting Around

Chicago features an integrated and comprehensive transport system comprising of commuter trains, buses and taxis. Visit the Regional Transport Authority's Official Website for more information and to plan your route.