Flying in: we recommend flying into O'Hare or Midway. If you're staying downtown, Midway will be quite a bit closer than O'Hare, which is northwest of Chicago.

Getting around: Chicago's public transit, the CTA, is genuinely pretty good, especially the "L" trains (but buses are often more convenient). Uber, Lyft, and Via are good ride-share options. Chicago is also incredibly walkable (Texas friends - trust us.)

Places to stay: Given the enormous size of the city and availability of Airbnbs and hotels in so many great neighborhoods, we are not reserving room blocks for our wedding. However, we've listed some neighborhoods you may want to consider finding a place to stay in while you're in town, but don't feel limited to our list! By and large, Chicago is a safe (albeit big) city, and every neighborhood has something to offer.

Lincoln Park - this is the neighborhood our wedding will be in, and has amazing food options, beautiful green spaces, and lots of historic landmarks/places of interest.

Lakeview is adjacent to LP and equally charming!

Andersonville - with Scandinavian roots and Clark Street as its main thoroughfare, it's a great option for its historic buildings and lively food/drink scene. It's a famous LGBTQ+ hub and a quick train ride from downtown. One of the coolest neighborhood in the city!

Gold Coast - historic and luxe, this neighborhood has tons of famous restaurants, historic mansions, and some must-sees like the Magnificent Mile, Newberry Library, Oak Street Beach and the John Hancock Building.

Lincoln Square - lots of places to sit outdoors and have lunch, this neighborhood is very close to public transit options, and has lots of little boutiques and cool specialty shops, like the toy emporium Timeless Toys (a favorite of Klara's circa 1997-2005).

Logan Square - home to a lovely farmers market, hip music and comedy shows, and lots of nightlife. If you're in this neighborhood, check out Osteria Langhe and Lula Cafe.

Bucktown & Wicker Park - just west of our venue in Lincoln Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park have a very neighborhood-y and walkable feel, but with a bustling thoroughfare on Damon Ave. including vintage clothing stores and lots of taverns and restaurants. These neighborhoods are also home to several beautiful city parks, including Holstein Park and The 606, an elevated walk and bike trail on repurposed old rail line.