Chicago
Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chicago is the largest city in the state of Illinois and the largest in the Midwest. With a population of nearly 3 million people, Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. Rich in history and renowned for its innovative and influential architecture, Chicago is classified as an alpha world city.

Tours
ISMP2009 attendees are invited to participate in these tours:
Highlights of Chicago Tour
Sunday, August 23, 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
$42 per person (lunch not included; there will be time to buy your own lunch at Navy Pier)

Guided Tour of the Art Institute: Masterpieces and the Modern Wing
Sunday, August 23, 12;00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$75 per person (lunch not included)

Architectural River Cruise
Monday, August 24, 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$39 per person

A Young Man on a Mission: Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park
Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$66 per person (lunch not included)

Maps

View Larger Map	Walking directions between Marriott and Gleacher
	Area map

Transportation
Airports: O'Hare Int'l | Chicago Midway Int'l | Chicago Rockford Intl

Although O'Hare is Chicago's chief airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, the city's second airport, is about six miles closer to the Loop, the main business and financial district. Located 60 miles northwest of O'Hare is Chicago's third regional airport, Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Getting around the city:

• Metra (rail)
• Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) (the El)

Charter options

• First Student Bus Rentals

Tourism Links

• City of Chicago tourism
• Choose Chicago