Know before you go in Chicago
🛡️ Safety
Walkable and safe
Generally very safe for solo travelers; Little India is a bit grungy in spots but fine to walk.
🚇 Getting around
Ventra app
Buses and trains cover the city; use the Ventra app for live times and top-ups. Taxis are pricey.
🕌 Prayer
Pray before Navy Pier
Plenty of mosques in the city, but no prayer space on Navy Pier itself.
🍜 Halal food
The Halal Guys & more
Halal options across the city, though little at Navy Pier.
📅 Best time
Spring or late summer
April–May and August–October are the best months; stay at least 3 days.
