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Chicago
Landmark architecture, blues and jazz, great museums and deep-dish pizza on Lake Michigan.
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What Chicago is like
Chicago is a big, friendly city on the shore of Lake Michigan, famous for its architecture, blues and jazz, museums and deep-dish pizza.
Don't miss
- 01Architecture boat tourThe best way to see the skyline from the river.
- 02Millennium ParkHome of the mirrored 'Bean' sculpture.
- 03Art Institute of ChicagoOne of America's great art museums.
- 04Lakefront TrailA path along the lake shore beaches.
Where to stay
- The LoopDowntown, near the river.
- River NorthRestaurants and nightlife.
Worth knowing
Chicago's Home Insurance Building, finished in 1885, is often called the world's first skyscraper.
Indiana Dunes: sand dunes on Lake Michigan
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
A national park of tall dunes, beaches and woodland trails on the lake shore.
Direct flights to Chicago from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | United Airlines | All year | 3,701 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | American Airlines · British Airways · United Airlines | All year | 3,942 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Chicago by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -7° | – |
| February | 3° | -5° | – |
| March | 9° | 0° | – |
| April | 16° | 5° | – |
| May | 22° | 11° | – |
| June | 27° | 17° | – |
| July | 30° | 20° | – |
| August | 28° | 19° | – |
| September | 25° | 15° | – |
| October | 18° | 8° | – |
| November | 10° | 2° | – |
| December | 3° | -4° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Chicago). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.