We love Chicago, but it’s also nice to get away every now and then. Find the best weekend excursions and getaways in Chicago and beyond.
If you've ever flown in or out of O'Hare, you've likely experienced eternity passing as your plane taxis around the runway. You're not crazy. A recent Chicago Tribune report found that O'Hare Airport a...
It goes without saying there is no shortage of holiday events in Chicago, from bars adorned with floor-to-ceiling decorations to lights taking up an entire zoo—we mean there’s even a returning Little Ne...
Already dreaming of your next getaway? Amtrak’s Winter Wanderlust Sale is offering up to 30% off the Flex fare on select routes nationwide—and Chicago travelers have a couple of tempting options. On...
Ever wanted to ride a traditional toboggan? Not sure what a toboggan even is but interested in finding out? You can do just that this winter at an Indiana state park, just under a 3-hour drive from Ch...
One of the best parts of the holiday season is getting to see sparkling lights wherever we go—whether we're out for a walk or taking a drive. The Aurora Festival of Lights bills itself as the region's...
Don't get us wrong, we love a road trip—but swapping expressway traffic for glacier views and a seat you don't have to steer? That sounds pretty compelling. Enter Amtrak's Empire Builder, a daily train...
You don’t need a passport—or a pricey transatlantic flight—for a little European Christmas magic this holiday season. Just a few hours from Chicago, Holland, Michigan, pairs Dutch charm with a festive...
The Christmas season in Chicago is just about a month away, and chances are you might be thinking of taking a getaway to get in the holiday spirit. If you're wishing you could escape the hustle and bus...
Santa’s taking the train this year. In Indiana. And you can ride along. The Indiana Christmas Train, run by the Indiana Rail Experience, is a 90-minute holiday train ride through the northern Indiana c...
After a summer of lakefront afternoons, street festivals, and seemingly nonstop plans, fall is your cue to slow down and make a little time for yourself. From a post-summer skin refresh to a little TLC f...