Half Day Travel Guide
Chicago
Popular places to visit
Michigan Avenue
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Wrigley Field
Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.
Navy Pier
A waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.
McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Millennium Park
One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.
Top hotels in Half Day
Staybridge Suites, Lincolnshire by IHG
Great overall
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Checkin staff were very nice and professsional.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Very clean room and very nice staff can’t wait to go back
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Overall the room was fine but there were insufficient blankets on the bed! Upped the room temp to 72 (and I'm used to 68 at home) and still used a bath towel as an added blanket!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
Nice room for one person. A little tight for two.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
I was just there to sleep overnight between connections. The shuttle service was great and didn’t have to wait long and scheduled a ride back.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Half Day
O'Hare
Travellers choose O'Hare for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cumberland Station or Remote Parking Station and check out top sights like Fashion Outlets of Chicago.
Wrigleyville
You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Lakeview
Known for its lively bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. Top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Lincoln Park
Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.
West Town
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in West Town. Top attractions like The Salt Shed and Milwaukee Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Division Station or Damen Station to see more of the city.
Old Town Chicago
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Chicago. Top attractions like Second City and Armitage Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Sedgwick Station or Clark-Division Station to see more of the city.
