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Illinois is best known for its famous ‘windy city’ – Chicago – the third largest city in America and a major world cultural centre. However, the state also boasts plenty of other pleasant cities, as well as an assortment of beautiful parks and interesting historical sites.

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Getting There

Chicagos OHare International Airport is one of the busiest in the world, with all of America’s major carriers and many international ones flying in and out of here. Alternatively, Midway Airport is also well served, and regional flights go to Springfield, Rockford and Peoria. By rail, Chicago is Amtraks Midwest rail hub, with lines connecting it to New York, Boston, New Orleans, Los Angeles and Seattle.

Chicago is the centre of the interstate highway system in Illinois. I-90 runs west from Chicago, passing through Madison (Wisconsin) and going on to Seattle in the west. Going east, I-90 will take you all the way to Boston. Alternatively, I-94 connects Chicago with Milwaukee and Minneapolis going west and Detroit going east; while I-55 goes south from Chicago to New Orleans.

Safety

Tourists to large cities like Chicago should be wary of pickpockets, muggers and thieves, and those who are driving should be careful of carjackers. It’s a good idea to keep all your car doors locked and plan a route through safe neighbourhoods and along major highways. Taking out travel insurance before you go to Illinois is advised.

Weather in Illinois

The average daily summer temperature is around 26C and the climate is very pleasant and warm. It can be particularly cold in winter with some icy days and harsh winds. From June to September you will find the hottest weather and the most sunshine.

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