6 miles from midway airport and 14 miles from downtown. suites tack on additional living and workspace or an in-room jacuzzi. microwaves and minifridges are available on request. set on a busy commercial street in oak lawn, this straightforward budget hotel is 4. . the casual, standard rooms have cable tv and free wifi; some offer a 2nd bedroom. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, all-day coffee in the lobby and parking O'Hare International Airport 39 min
The Art Institute of Chicago (32 min) Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries. Shedd Aquarium (30 min) State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. National Museum of Mexican Art (29 min) Some 5,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more highlight this art musueum, with free entry. Museum Campus (29 min) 57-acre grounds housing the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum plus eats & lake beach. Skydeck Chicago (34 min) 103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Buckingham Fountain (30 min) Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (33 min) Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits. Oriental Institute Museum (33 min) Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them. Adler Planetarium (31 min) Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Brookfield Zoo (26 min) Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park. Frederick C. Robie House (36 min) Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours five days a week. Jackson Park (33 min) 540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities. Field Museum (29 min) State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. Grant Park (28 min) 319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (36 min) Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career. |