Lonely Planet Chicago 11 11th Ed. by Karla Zimmerman

Lonely Planet Chicago 11 11th Ed.

Paperback – Folded Map, January 21, 2025

Karla Zimmerman, Lauren Keith, Meena Thiruvengadam

Lonely Planet · Paperback · January 21, 2025

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Chicago.

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Who it’s for
Plan a Chicago trip with neighborhood coverage, local recommendations, itineraries, maps, and stories of city life.
Themes
Chicago travel planning, Local culture and history, City exploration
Genres
Midwest: East North Central, Travel in the United States, Midwest Travel

About this book

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Chicago. Discover Chicago's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from sinking your teeth into a spicy, drippy Italian beef sandwich; to spending an afternoon in the bleachers at Wrigley Field rooting for a Cubs win; and watching sailboats glide by from dune-backed Montrose Beach.

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Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Chicago travel guide: - Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips - All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Chicago effortlessly - Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities - Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more - Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Chicago - Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Millennium Park to the Art Institute of Chicago - Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel - Connect with Chicago culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions - Covers: The Loop; Near North & Navy Pier; Gold Coast; Lincoln Park & Old Town; Lake View & Wrigleyville; Andersonville, Uptown & Edgewater; Lincoln Square & Ravenswood; Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village; Logan Square & Humboldt Park; West Loop & Near West Side; Pilsen & Near South Side; Hyde Park & South Side plus day trips to Oak Park; Wilmette; Evanston; Skokie; Glencoe; Milwaukee; Galena; Springfield; Route 66; Saugatuck; Indiana Dunes National Park Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Chicago.

Chicago, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Plan a Chicago trip with neighborhood coverage, local recommendations, itineraries, maps, and stories of city life.

Come here for

  • Perfect Day itineraries and neighborhood coverage
  • Local recommendations for eating, shopping, and nightlife

Expect

  • Practical arrival, transport, accessibility, and etiquette tips
  • Day-trip coverage from Oak Park to Indiana Dunes National Park

Where it sits

Midwest: East North Central91%
Midwest Travel51%
Travel in the United States40%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Travel in the United States
  • Midwest Travel
  • Midwest: East North Central
Authors
Karla Zimmerman, Lauren Keith, Meena Thiruvengadam
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Published
January 21, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Chicago travel planning · Local culture and history · City exploration
Reading lane
Travel in the United States