Car Rental Chicago Midway International Airport

Parking in Chicago

• South Loop Parking Garage (60604) is ideally placed for the Financial District and has 800 spaces including electric car charging spots. Open 24 hours a day.
• 1000 Lake Shore Garage (60611) has 244 spaces plus electric car charging and a valet service. Park here if you’re planning on exploring the Magnificent Mile.
• E Upper Wacker Drive (60601) is a metered street parking spot, payable through the ParkChicago app. Located next to the Chicago River and the Riverwalk.

Key roads in Chicago

• The I-294 is a toll road bypassing Chicago which connects to the I-80.
• Interstate 290 runs West from the Chicago Loop and is better known as the Eisenhower Expressway, or “The Ike”.
• The I-94 is a main route serving the southeast suburbs of Chicago and continuing to Indiana.

How to get from Chicago Midway Airport to Milwaukee

The 92-mile drive from Chicago Midway Airport to Milwaukee will take around 90 minutes.

1. Leave the Hertz car rental lot on West 55^th Street.
2. Continue to Archer Avenue and IL-171 North.
3. Merge on to I-55 South/Stevenson Expressway.
4. Follow I-294 North and I-94 West to North Plankinton Avenue.
5. Take exit 310C from I-94 West.

How to get from Chicago Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago

It should only take you around 30 minutes to get to Downtown Chicago from Chicago Midway Airport in your rental car. On leaving the airport, take the I-55 North and continue for almost three miles. From there, take exit 293A before heading onto South Clark Street. Then, journey on to West Congress Parkway in the heart of Downtown.

Best hotels in Chicago

Soho House

113-125 North Green Street, Chicago, IL, 60607

Enjoy the comforts of this chic hotel, just a stone’s throw away from some of the city’s best restaurants in the Fulton Market District. Guests can take a dip in the heated rooftop pool and enjoy the hotel’s spacious rooms, which utilize a rustic design of exposed brick walls and hardwood floors.

Thompson Chicago

21 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL, 60611

Thanks to British designer Tara Bernerd, visits to the four-star Thompson are elegant and comfortable. Take in views of Lake Michigan through your room’s floor-to-ceiling windows while sinking back into plush cushions and silk fabrics. Italian chef Paul Kahan serves up culinary wonders in the hotel kitchen.

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

20 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

The five-star Sofitel is described as a dazzling jewel in the sky, and it really is just that. Designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, this 32-floor hotel is a striking feature of the Chicago skyline. Step across light-studded granite floors, and sleep in style in the ultra-modern rooms.  

Best restaurants in Chicago

The Purple Pig

444 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611

A Chicago favorite, known for its creative pork dishes, choose from cured cuts, strings of juicy sausages, spreadable delicacies and potted varieties. The restaurant atmosphere is as inviting as the menu, with wood-panelled walls and warm lighting.

Galit

2429 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60614

Serving Middle Eastern cuisine from renowned New Orleans chef Zachary Engel, Galit perfectly blends an assortment of cultures through its delicious dishes. You can find the restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Park, and enjoy a mix of homemade hummus, roasted vegetables and soft pita bread.  

Pequod’s Pizza

2207 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60614

Ask a local where you should try a true deep-dish pizza, and they’ll likely direct you to Pequod’s. Each pan pie is lined with crispy cheese, and a single slice is large enough to make an entire meal. Order a classic cheese pizza or liven it up with your favorite toppings. 

Best attractions in Chicago

The Magnificent Mile
Chicago, IL, 60611

Explore the height of fashion as you stroll along the Magnificent Mile, with stores for luxury labels like Louis Vuitton and sought-after jewellery in abundance. Once you’re all shopped out, re-energize at one of the many restaurants lining the 130-block stretch, and be sure to grab a slice of classic Chicago Pizza.

Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611

Hop on the Ferris wheel and take in the view of the surrounding waters of Lake Michigan from 200 feet up. You can also enjoy live music, theater performances, a stroll through the gardens and twisting, adrenaline-fuelled carnival rides.

Lake Michigan

Chicago, IL, 60611

The second biggest Great Lake of North America, this beautiful body of water is accessible from Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana as well as Illinois. From the docks of Chicago, take a 40-minute Classic Lake Tour and marvel at the city skyline, including the famous Willis Tower.