Known as the Windy City, Chicago offers travellers many great experiences. One of Chicago’s most famous features is its glorious skyline, especially from the lake. While on the waterfront, you can also enjoy a Ferris wheel ride at Navy Pier. If you’d like to catch your breath and relax, you can unwind in the city's many parks, including Lincoln Park and Millennium Park. For excellent shopping, head to Magnificent Mile, one of the most famous shopping districts in the US.

Direct flights to Chicago

Finnair flies directly from Helsinki to Chicago several times a week during the autumn and summer. The flight time is about 10 hours. O'Hare International Airport is located 28 km northwest of Chicago. You can reach the city centre by bus, train, or taxi from the airport for about 25-45 minutes—book flights to a city with it all.

Top things to do in Chicago

Enjoy numerous attractions and museums

Chicago has plenty of great attractions for architecture and history lovers as well. In the city's numerous prestigious museums, you can explore, for example, the development of railroad transport in the United States and the gangsters of the 1920s, such as Al Capone. Or dive into the world of art and culture at the Art Institute of Chicago, which has an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, and artefacts worldwide.

Unforgettable flavours and experiences

For foodies and music lovers, Chicago offers unforgettable experiences – you can listen to enjoyable jazz while eating. 

Chicago is also a pizza lover's dream destination, as it is primarily known for its thick-bottomed pan pizza or Deep-Dish pizza. This iconic dish consists of a thick base and a thick layer of topping. No wonder Chicago is admired for the best pizzas in the United States! 

The city is also worth admiring from a bird's eye view from the observation deck of the country's second tallest building, the Willis Tower. Step out onto a glass platform with unparalleled views over the entire city.

Shop in the best location in town

A shopper's paradise is called the Magnificent Mile. The city's most important business centre is the bustling and vibrant stretch of Michigan Avenue. The area has luxury boutiques, quality department stores, stylish restaurants, and fine hotels. Shopping on The Magnificent Mile offers a unique experience.

The legendary Wrigley Field

Sports fans shouldn't miss watching a Chicago Cubs game at the historic Wrigley Field – the perfect place to experience Major League Baseball live. The ballpark's classic charm and energetic atmosphere will create an unforgettable experience.

Explore the world's oceans, aquatic animals and reefs

Dive into the underwater world at the Shedd Aquarium, which has a diverse selection of marine life worldwide. This third-largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere is home to many aquatic animals and marine mammals worldwide, from penguins to sharks and adorable beluga whales.