The Chi-centric Ski Guide
Chicago isn’t anyone’s idea of a skiers’ paradise. But with more direct flights than any other big city to top U.S. slope destinations, maybe it should be. Here, six new draws.
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Eight Reasons to Get Away This Fall
From a new spin on glamping to increased direct flights, the time is right to visit these destinations.
Searching for Our Mississippi
A jazz legend’s haunted hometown. An ancient city. Two-dollar cans of beer. Edward Robert McClelland chronicles a five-day adventure on the overlooked western edge of Illinois, along the banks of America’s great river.
Spring Flings
Getting to these coveted destinations will be easier this season, thanks to new direct service from O’Hare.
The Savvy Traveler’s Guide to Fall Trips
This time of year, you can save significantly when heading to these five coveted destinations.
Get Out of Town
There’s a winter adventure for every desire, from a Southern getaway on the cheap to total isolation on a Panamanian island.
A Trip Around Lake Michigan
In early September, photographer Johnny Kompar set out on a driving trip around the coast of Lake Michigan. As summer ends, we feature 24 of his snapshots.
The 10 Farthest Non-Stop Flights from Chicago
Thanks to new routes, you will soon be able to get to every continent except Antarctica via a nonstop flight from O’Hare. Here’s the low-down on the 10 farthest cities you can reach without changing planes.
Three Easily Doable In-state Excursions
You don’t have to zigzag across the entire state to notch an unforgettable Illinois road trip. Here are three eminently doable ones.
Journey to America
We sent novelist Camille Bordas on a weeklong journey to discover the joys of our own backyard. No interstates, no cities, no chain hotels. Just old-fashioned diners, cozy inns, picturesque vineyards, and lots of wide-open spaces. In other words, the ideal summer road trip.