A great way to explore Chicago is by car rental. Located on the bank of Lake Michigan, travel in Chicago is done best when cruising about the amazing city in a car. To make the most out of your trip in Chicago, grab your rental car from Hertz and get moving!
Pick up your one way car rental from Chicago Airport and head down to Chicago’s famous parks. Famed as one of the oldest and largest park districts in the US, the Chicago Park District operates 580 parks that stretch out over 8,100 acres of parkland. A beautiful respite from the typical concrete jungle, these oases of greenery are perfect for a lazy and peaceful day. Other places to pop by in your rental car is Lincoln Park, Grant Park or Humboldt Park. Jackson Park is also a cool spot for those looking for some quiet in nature. Travel in Chicago will be memorable with these park visits interspersed in your stay in the city.
For those looking for some free yet fun entertainment, get active while travelling in Chicago.Hike along the 606 urban hiking trail. It’s one of the best ways to travel in Chicago and get in all the sights. This 2.7-mile pathway is elevated along an old railway line and is modelled after NYC’s High Line. You’ll pass through neighbourhoods such as Bucktown, Logan Square and Humboldt Park. For those not so willing to go on foot, grab your one way car rental from the Chicago airport and go cruising through the city’s many neighbourhoods. You’ll marvel at how the scenery and architecture changes as you drive along. Make plenty of stopovers in your rental car to sample Chicagocuisine at the cool bars and restaurants that you’ll drive by. Perfect for a little pick-me-up when travelling in Chicago.
Local legend says that you won’t be able to truly experience travel in Chicago until you’ve gone for strolls by the lakefront. Travel to Chicago’s Ardmore Street in your rental car and proceed on foot or in car to 71st. This 18-mile lakefront path is by far one of the most scenic routes in the city, and you won’t regret the detour to get the most of this beautiful city. Tour by bikes or segways are also available.
Of course, how can one say they’ve been to Chicago without trying the all too famous deep dish pizza? During peak tourist season, most deep dish joints are packed to overflowing, but there are neighbourhood joints dotted all around the city that do deep dish pizza the right way and have reasonable queues. Head in your rental car to Chicago’s Lincoln Park where there are eateries serving pizza. You can also enjoy this decadent treat by having a picnic in the park. Suburban grove also has some great pizza places that you can drop by to try this Chicago delicacy.
With great food and sights, Chicago is truly one of the most amazing cities to travel in, so don’t miss out!
