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Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more.
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Getting Here & Getting Around
Getting Here & Getting Around
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
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Around Illinois by Amtrak
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
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My FavoritesHoliday Season in Illinois
Wait out winter at home? No way! Discover the best places to take a cozy, cold-weather getaway and spend the season going to all the can’t-miss winter events.
Holiday Itineraries
Merry & Magnificent Chicago
There's a storybook magic to Chicago during the holidays, when the city transforms into a winter wonderland.
View ItineraryDashing Through Illinois
Over the river and through the prairies to Central Illinois we go!
View ItineraryBright Lights Near the Big City
There's a reason the Chicagoland suburbs are the setting for so many classic holiday movies.
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Bright Lights. Big Season.
A former Midwesterner rediscovers the storybook magic of the holidays in Chicago.
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Enjoy the Magical Traditions of the Season
With so many wonderful holiday activities to enjoy in Illinois, there’s no reason to spend the season at home.
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The Most Joyful Winter Events
Even after the holidays wrap up, there’s always someplace to go and amazing events to enjoy.
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Enjoy World-Class Shopping and Festive Décor
Shop the Mag Mile and beyond for thousands of boutiques, shops and stores to find the perfect gift or window shop along the storybook window displays.
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Stuff Your Stocking with Illinois Made Joy
Check out this holiday guide to Illinois Made gifts. From glass blowing to wood working to whiskey making, Illinois artisans have your gifting covered.
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Enjoy Illinois Magazine
Find unexpected ways to enjoy Illinois in this biannual magazine that explores every corner of the state. Each issue offers a mix of travel stories, stunning photography and timely trip ideas that make the most of each season.
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Read Enjoy Illinois magazine online or download the PDF and start exploring trip ideas around Illinois.
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