Chicago: A Travel Guide

Many of the Brazilian teachers took the opportunity to visit Chicago during their time in the United States. Below, you will find some photos of the Brazilians during their trips to Chicago as well as some ideas of what YOU could do if you visited Chicago.

So you want to go to Chicago? 

Here are some ideas on how to get to Chicago and what to do once you're there. Please follow the links for more information and purchase options. 

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District runs between the South Bend Airport and Millennium Station in Chicago. You can buy tickets online or at the train station for any day of the week.

The Chicago Tourism Board has a website that gives you a glance at all the activities the city offers. Feel welcome to explore the site and see if there is anything that interests you.

If you are interested in seeing a Chicago Bulls NBA game, click here to see games and prices. 

Click on the following links to view other activities in Chicago:

1.) The Shedd Aquarium
2.) The Art Institute of Chicago
3.) The Field Museum
4.) Museum of Science and Industry
5.) Millennium Park
6.) Navy Pier
7.) Michigan Avenue

Click here to see an interactive map of Chicago's downtown and Loop.

Keep in mind when traveling to Chicago, there is an hour time difference between South Bend and Chicago. When you go to Chicago, you will gain and hour. For example, 11 a.m. in South Bend would be 10 a.m. in Chicago. When you return to South Bend, you will lose an hour. For example, 10 a.m. in Chicago would be 11 a.m. in South Bend. Keep this in mind as your travel and need to catch trains or shows so that you are not late.