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Ultimate guide for corporate retreats in Chicago
Chicago sits at the heart of the American Midwest, giving travelling teams easy access via O'Hare and Midway airports and strong connections from across the country. The city's lakefront setting, iconic skyline, and grid-based layout make it straightforward to navigate, whether a group is gathering downtown along the Magnificent Mile or closer to the convention-district waterfront. Planners will find a broad range of meeting and event spaces, from large-scale hotel conference facilities at properties like Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and Swissotel Chicago to the classic elegance of The Drake and the architectural drama of LondonHouse Chicago. Beyond the boardroom, teams can explore deep-dish dining, architecture boat tours, improv comedy workshops rooted in the city's legendary comedy scene, and blues and jazz venues that give evening group outings real character.
Climate
Monthly weather in Chicago
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| Month | High temperature (°C) | Low temperature (°C) | Monthly precipitation (mm) | Average wind speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0° | -8° | 51mm | 22 km/h |
| Feb | 3° | -6° | 57mm | 22 km/h |
| Mar | 10° | 0° | 89mm | 20 km/h |
| Apr | 15° | 4° | 101mm | 20 km/h |
| May | 22° | 11° | 122mm | 17 km/h |
| Jun | 28° | 16° | 93mm | 15 km/h |
| Jul | 29° | 19° | 126mm | 13 km/h |
| Aug | 28° | 18° | 96mm | 13 km/h |
| Sep | 25° | 15° | 81mm | 15 km/h |
| Oct | 18° | 7° | 106mm | 18 km/h |
| Nov | 9° | 0° | 49mm | 20 km/h |
| Dec | 3° | -5° | 54mm | 20 km/h |
Pricing
Average accommodation prices in Chicago
What's nearby
Explore venues and points of interest around Chicago
Activities
What to do in Chicago
- Biking
- Climbing
- Historic Sites
- Waterfalls
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Beach
Direct flight times from major cities
Chicago · Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · 150+ direct international routes
| City | Flight time | Arrival time difference |
|---|---|---|
| TorontoAmericas | 2 hr | 1 hr differenceEasy |
| New YorkAmericas | ~3 hr | 1 hr differenceEasy |
| San FranciscoAmericas | ~5 hr | 2 hrs differenceEasy |
| São PauloAmericas | ~11 hr | 2 hrs differenceEasy |
| LondonEurope | ~8 hr | 6 hrs differenceModerate |
| TokyoAsia & Pacific | ~13 hr | 14 hrs differenceHard |
| DubaiMEA | ~14 hr | 9 hrs differenceHard |
Visa Requirements
What your team needs to enter United States — by nationality
No paperwork. Walk in with a passport.
Electronic Travel Authorization. Quick online process, minutes to days.
—COUNTRIESVisa on Arrival
Not applicable here
—COUNTRIESE-Visa
Not applicable here
Embassy visa needed. Plan 2-6 weeks.
Entry not permitted under current rules.
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