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Known for its theater and architecture, Chicago offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.

Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago is a top 4-star beach hotel offering a restaurant and free WiFi, located within a short 6-minute walk of Oak Street Beach. Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Whitehall Hotel and Chicago Lake Shore Hotel.

Choose from one of Expedia’s 199 hotels in Chicago for your beachside break.

Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of the seasons in Chicago: The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. The snowiest months in Chicago are February, January, April, and March, with each month seeing an average of 6 inches of snowfall.

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you’re eager to check out the beaches, head to North Avenue Beach or Oak Street Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area’s theater and architecture, and make time for local attractions like Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre. You can also pay a visit to Willis Tower or House of Blues Chicago for more to see and do.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Chicago with ease. To get to Chicago, book a flight to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), the closest major airport, which is located 15.7 mi (25.3 km) away. Nearby metro stations include Monroe Station (Red Line), Monroe Station (Blue Line), and Adams-Wabash Station.