Questions tagged [chicago]
The largest city in Illinois, third largest in the US, nicknamed the Windy City.
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Jain food options in US (Chicago)
I follow a strict Jain diet (i.e. vegetarian with no onion, garlic, potato, or eggs in any food preparation) and would like to follow it in Chicago.
Additionally, if you know any US national food ...
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What should I do on a 12 hour layover in Chicago?
I have a United domestic flight into Chicago that will reach at around 9 am, and a 9 pm international flight (Finnair). I was wondering what I should do for the 12 hours I'll be there (or 8 if you ...
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Can I use the 1-Day CTA pass from O'Hare?
The Chicago "L" has a penalty fare for boarding at O'Hare airport, charging $5 instead of the ordinary $2.50. However, an unlimited day pass is available for $5. Can the unlimited day pass ...
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Can I skip the last leg of the journey?
I live in Detroit and I’m flying into Toronto from an international destination. My last leg of the journey is from Toronto to Chicago. Instead of taking the last leg of the journey, can I exit the ...
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Where to spend 3-4hrs after landing in Chicago O'Hare?
I will be landing in Chicago-O'Hare around 7AM. I have a shuttle/bus booked from Terminal 5, departing at 12:40pm, which leaves me with a lot of time (3-4hrs). I am looking for ways to spend this time ...
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My France visa application was not processed and documents were returned
I applied for tourist visa for France at VFS Chicago. All the documents and application form with my passport was returned back. They said the application couldn't be processed since there is one ...
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Which airport is open more in late December, early January. Denver or Chicago?
My google foo is failing me.
I am booking travel in late December, early January and need to change planes. I have two reasonable options, Denver and Chicago. Prices/times are similar. Which closes ...
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Help for a first-time traveller
I'm 17 and this is the first time I fly alone. I have a single ticket that takes me from Beirut - Doha - Chicago. I land at terminal 5 in O-hare. I then have another ticket for a flight from Chicago ...
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Are there any advantages of buying Ventra ticket/card over using a contactless credit card (in Chicago)?
As far as I understand, one can use contactless credit cards for riding buses and subway in Chicago, and the fares are the same. Are there any advantages of buying Ventra ticket/card over using a ...
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Driving distance between O'Hare (ORD) and Downtown Chicago is 20.5 mi and 1H 17min?
Why does Google say that the driving distance between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Downtown Chicago is 20.5 mi and 1 hour 17 minutes?
It doesn't make sense that a 20-mile drive will take me ...
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Is a 54 minute layover in Chicago O’Hare in December with a child enough?
In December 2019, my family and I are flying from Winnipeg, MB Canada to West Palm Beach, Florida, through Chicago. On the flight down we have a 1.5 hour layover in Chicago. Scary but I think doable....
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Flying from Winnipeg to Auckland with 2hr 20 min of connection time at Chicago. Is it enough for an international connection?
I am travelling from Winnipeg to Auckland with an international connection at Chicago (2hr 20min). I am a Canadian citizen and will go through pre-clearance check at Winnipeg but would I still need to ...
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Gate pass at ORD to meet teenager (non-Unaccompanied Minor)
I'm going to be meeting a relative at ORD (Chicago O'Hare) on a flight tomorrow. It's his first flight, and he is on the autism spectrum; he's old enough to not be an Unaccompanied Minor, as well. ...
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Chicago CTA pass on contactless bankcard or Apple Pay
This question is about public transit in Chicago. According to https://www.transitchicago.com/passes/, it is possible to load a CTA unlimited ride pass on a contactless bank card. This seems like a ...
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Checked baggage tag-through service via several airlines (ORD, PVG, BKK)
I am flying to Bangkok from USA via stop over in ORD and PVG. In total I have three separate tickets:
American Airlines: ATL to ORD
China Eastern: ORD to PVG
Air China: PVG to BKK
Each time, I have 5 ...
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