Tour Chicago without car?
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Is there any company or operator that will arrange for places to visit in Chicago? I do not want to drive a car, so I would like to travel with some bus of a tour operator. So, anyone who has done that can please advise. What places can I visit in 2 days and without a car? Any other suggestion is also welcome!
January 13th, 2009 at 7:44 am
My favorite way to see the city is by boat. Check out. Have fun in the Windy City!
January 15th, 2009 at 4:19 am
Chicago is a great town to explore without a car! The L goes pretty much everywhere and there seems to be one cab for every person that lives there, they’re everywhere!
I took a Grey Lines Tour and really enjoyed it.
January 17th, 2009 at 2:23 am
Take the Trains! It is so easy, and such a fun way to see Chicago! You can get anywhere in the city, and the Elevated give a great view. Check out this site for more info, including the all day and all weekend passes for just 5-12$
Besides, I think chicago, especially the downtown area is so easy to walk and get around. Michigan Ave is a North South street that runs parrell with the lake, and most tourist locations are easy to get to off Michigan.
Around the Michigan Ave bridge to the river, there are a few bus tour companies if you want to take a professional tour. And most boat tours also leave from here, and they are an awesome way to see the city!
January 19th, 2009 at 2:10 am
You can take guided tours of Chicago by foot (http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx, bus, train (http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1488768852.1174403417@@@@BV_EngineID=ccccaddkgmdkikdcefecelldffhdfhg.0contentOID=536892586contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIALtopChannelName=SubAgencyentityName=TourismdeptMainCategoryOID=-536884399blockName=Cultural+Affairs/Tourism/Contentcontext=dept) and boat (http://www.chicagotraveler.com/sightseeing_cruises.htm)
All of these links should help you plan a tour of the city. Or you can use these as a guide and form your own tour. Public transportation is all over the city and you could use it to get to various museums, conservatories, etc.