TRAVEL GUIDE

Wisconsin Rental Cars and Chicago

From here, everything looks like ants. Standing over 1,350 feet in the air atop the Sears Tower, you can see Chicago in its entirety sprawled out before you. Cross the state line into Illinois and enjoy the Windy City. As America's third largest city, Chicago is filled with outstanding activities to keep you entertained on your Travel Wisconsin vacation. Featuring the Sears Tower, seven professional sports teams, Millennium Park, a vibrant cultural scene, and more, Chicago is a tourists dream. Throughout the city, you'll find hundreds of restaurants and lodging options. Imagine yourself waking up or dining with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan in the background. Travel Wisconsin and beyond with Mayfair Rent a Car.

Stand up and cheer with the Chicago faithful

The clock is ticking down and you're cheering your team on until the final buzzer sounds. On your next Mayfair Travel Wisconsin vacation, take in one of Chicago's outstanding professional sports teams. A game is a fantastic reason to take a road trip with Mayfair Travel Wisconsin Rental Cars. Chicago features two major league baseball teams in the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs. The city's National Hockey League representative, the Blackhawks, are another hot ticket. Chicago is also home to the Bulls (National Basketball Association), Bears (National Football League), Fire (Major League Soccer), and Sky (Womens National Basketball Association).

Find a place to call your own

After driving from Wisconsin, you'll need a place to lay down and rest. Several of the Midwest's finest hotels are found in downtown Chicago including Trump International Hotel & Tower, Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago, and the city's top rated hotel by TripAdvisor, Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. Staying in Chicago will likely be the most expensive portion of your Travel Wisconsin road trip. Many hotel rooms however, offer picturesque views of the Sears Tower and Lake Michigan. Other excellent hotels in Chicago include Hotel Monaco Chicago, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, The Ritz Carlton Chicago, and Affinia Chicago. In all, there are more than 200 Chicago accommodation options.

Discover Chicago's hidden gems

After the Sears Tower and a ball game at Wrigley Field, don't turn around and head home. Chicago has a number of tourism activities waiting to be discovered. Visit the zoo in Lincoln Park, take a Chicago Food Planet Food Tour, walk through the Art Institute of Chicago, or ride a Wendella Sightseeing Boat. For those who love to shop, walk the Magnificent Mile along North Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile is Chicago's own Champs Elysees. Travel Wisconsin and then discover Milwaukee's sister city across the lake. Only a short drive from each Mayfair Travel Wisconsin location, Chicago is an unforgettable road trip destination.

Get swept away to the Windy City

Don't let your travel Wisconsin adventure end at the state lines. Cross over and explore Chicago. The "windy city" is one of America's top tourist destinations and is only a short drive with your Mayfair Travel Wisconsin vehicle. Here is a quick guide to make your Travel Wisconsin vacation as pain free as possible. Included is the distance from each Mayfair location to the heart of Chicago:

• Glendale to Chicago: 1 hour 55 minutes, 96 miles
• Milwaukee to Chicago: 1 hour 46 minutes, 89 miles
• Racine to Chicago: 1 hour 37 minutes, 73 miles
• Franklin to Chicago: 1 hour 36 minutes, 80 miles
• Kenosha to Chicago: 1 hour 23 minutes, 57 miles
• Wauwatosa to Chicago: 1 hour 53 minutes, 94 miles
• Waukesha to Chicago: 2 hours 3 minutes, 103 miles
• Hartford to Chicago: 2 hours 25 minutes, 123 miles
• Oconomowoc to Chicago: 2 hours 17 minutes, 118 miles