| this casual hotel set in burbank is 3. 2 miles from the ford city mall. the straightforward rooms have cable tv, coffeemakers, free wifi, workstations and jacuzzis (in some). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add a separate living area with a pull-out sofa and a fridge. 2 miles from midway airport and 1. other amenities include an exercise room and a business center. a continental breakfast that includes waffles is free, as is parking
O'Hare International Airport 42 min
Buckingham Fountain (28 min)
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Cloud Gate (31 min)
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides. Grant Park (25 min)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. Chicago Cultural Center (31 min)
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes. Skydeck Chicago (32 min)
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Brookfield Zoo (26 min)
Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park. 875 North Michigan Avenue (33 min)
Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink. The Art Institute of Chicago (29 min)
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries. Chicago Riverwalk (31 min)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks. Field Museum (27 min)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. Millennium Park (30 min)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective Bean sculpture & an outdoor theater. Shedd Aquarium (28 min)
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. Adler Planetarium (29 min)
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Crown Fountain (30 min)
Public sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (30 min)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits. | 
