Landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will allow you to explore the cultural and commercial hub of the Midwest, whether here on business or for vacation. Explore a myriad of visual arts in the Art Institute of Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Art.

Watch the unveiling of new consumer products or cars at the McCormick Place, one of the largest convention centers in North America. In addition to discovering the culture of ancient Greece at the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown, you can eat some authentic Souvlaki platters at Asteria Souvlaki Place in this ethnic neighborhood.

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From ORD, merge onto Interstate-90 to drive through downtown Chicago and reach suburban communities like Evanston and Highland Park. From the Chicago Opera Theater to the Auditorium Theater, there's plenty of performing arts to enjoy in Chicago. Head over to the United Center to watch NBA or NHL action in Chicago's premier indoor arena. Escape the chaos of downtown Chicago by visiting Grant Park along Lake Michigan. In Chicago's largest park, you could stroll through Lurie Garden, or catch an outdoor music concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

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The flight from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to O'Hare takes just under three hours. After picking up a rental vehicle at ORD, head to the observation deck at the John Hancock Center and see the skyline of Chi-Town, from a vantage point of more than 1,000 feet above ground.