Tuan's Guidebook

Tuan
Tuan's Guidebook

Transportaion

This is a huge train and bus station close to my place, about 1 mile. From here you can travel anywhere in Chicago and the airport.
12 locals recommend
Jefferson CTA "L" Park Blue Line
4917 N Milwaukee Ave
12 locals recommend
This is a huge train and bus station close to my place, about 1 mile. From here you can travel anywhere in Chicago and the airport.
From my place, you can walk to Gladstone park metra station. They have early train to downtown from 5:45 AM to 8:30 AM. You can check here for more detail: https://metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/UP-NW/stations/GLADSTONEP
Gladstone Park
5500 North Austin Avenue
From my place, you can walk to Gladstone park metra station. They have early train to downtown from 5:45 AM to 8:30 AM. You can check here for more detail: https://metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/UP-NW/stations/GLADSTONEP

Food scene

Good ice cream place and fun to walk around this area.
131 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee Ave
131 locals recommend
Good ice cream place and fun to walk around this area.

Sightseeing

The 385-acre Garden features 24 display gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes. The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of the natural world.
167 locals recommend
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd
167 locals recommend
The 385-acre Garden features 24 display gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes. The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of the natural world.
It's far around 2 hours drive but it's really beautiful park
90 locals recommend
Starved Rock State Park
2678 E 875th Rd
90 locals recommend
It's far around 2 hours drive but it's really beautiful park

Traveler advice

Getting around

Use Blueline or Metra to go to downtown in busy time

Near my house have Jefferson Park Transit, there are you can find all the transportation you need to explore the city.
Ways to save

Buy Go City - Chicago Explorer Pass

You should buy a pass ticket to travel around the city. It's cheaper and it worth. https://www.groupon.com/deals/go-city-card-chicago-explorer-pass