Explore Chicago
Chicago officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and the third-most-populous city in the United States. Chicago is internationally famous for it,s skyline and beautiful architecture.
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Language Spoken
The national language Is English.
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-06:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 15.00 $ (R274.40) and a three course meal for 2 at a midrange restaurant will be around 70.00 $ (R1280.53).Drinks
A domestic beer will be around 2.07$ (R37.87), and an Imported beer round 2.00$ (R36.59). A Bottle of wine costs around 14.00$ (R256.11).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3.25 $ (R59.45) and 1.40 $ (R25.61) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
The basic L or subway fare is $2.50 (R43,59). There are also free transfers available between all ,L, route designated locations.Things to do in Chicago
There are a few fun things to do when visiting Chicago which are free of charge. The top attractions are The Chicago Riverwalk, The Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park, The National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Chicago Lakefront Trail, Garfield Park Conservatory, and The Lincoln Park Zoo.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps and Rubella
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
A South African passport with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA.