Chicago, the Windy City, is an exciting destination. With arts and culture, history, sports, fine dining and great shopping, the city offers something for everyone. A bus trip to Chicago is a perfect way to experience everything the city has to offer, without having to worry about the hassles of driving and parking your own vehicle in the city.
If you are interested in taking a bus trip to Chicago, the first step is to find a charter bus company that offers the trip. This can be as simple as picking up your local phone book to locate charter bus companies in your area. You can also search the Internet for charter bus companies in your state or region.
Charter bus companies that are based in or near Illinois will likely run regular trips to Chicago and may have special deals available. Many of these operators are very familiar with the city and offer travel packages to fit most budgets.
If you have your own itinerary in mind, you can plan your own bus trip to Chicago. The city's travel and tourism board has made it easy for you to plan a group visit. Its Choose Chicago website lists special deals available to groups and provides detailed information on motor coach travel to and within the city, as well as information on where vehicles can be parked overnight. (See Resources 1.)
With so much to see and do in Chicago determining your agenda while you are in the city may be your biggest challenge. The Illinois Travel Bureau's Enjoy Illinois website shows suggested activities grouped by interest. The Choose Chicago website also offers suggested destinations for visitors to the Windy City.
Whether or not you have a passion for science, The Field Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium are world-class destinations you will not want to miss.
For a taste of art and culture, The Chicago Art Institute should be on your list. While you're in the neighborhood, you'll want to hit the shops along Michigan Avenue. For a little bit of fun, a stop at Navy Pier is in order. Of course, no trip to Chicago would be complete without a visit to Wrigley Field. You also won't want to miss a trip to the top of the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), where you can get a bird's-eye view of the city.
