British Airways flights to Chicago land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 18 miles north-west of downtown Chicago. As flights come in to land, enjoy views of Chicago's tallest skyscraper, Willis Tower - previously known as Sears Tower - and far-reaching Lake Michigan. After your flight to Chicago, take the train downtown and stretch your legs with a walk along Lake Michigan's shores. Then indulge in a Chicago-style thick pizza or a juicy steak.
After your flight lands in Chicago, take a 45-minute trip on the Blue Line CTA Train from Terminal 2 to Chicago's Clark/Lake or Jackson stations in The Loop, Chicago's high-rise centre. From here you can transfer to stops all over Chicago. Or catch Chicago's Airport Express, a shared van offering door-to-door service anywhere in Chicago in about 30-60 minutes. A taxi might be your fastest option after your flight to Chicago. It'll take 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Make your way to downtown Chicago as soon as your flight lands. Enjoy a brisk walk along one of the pedestrian paths that wrap themselves around Lake Michigan. Or stroll Chicago's Loop, craning your neck to see America's tallest buildings. View Chicago from the water on a sightseeing cruise from Navy Pier or spend hours pondering science and natural history on Chicago's Museum Campus. Before return flights from Chicago, fill your suitcase with clothes from Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping street. Or stock up on Chicago's White Sox baseball team memorabilia and recordings of Chicago blues music.
