Practical Information about Chicago

Major Airlines: United Airlines, American Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Qantas Airways,Qatar Airways etc. China Eastern, Continental and United Airlines are the major one-stop flights from Thailand to Chicago

Major Airports: from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) or Don Muang International Airport (DMK) / Arrival at Chicago O’hare International Airport (ORD)

Major Tourism Spots: The Sears Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Shiny Coffee Bean, Chicago Boat Tour Chicago pizza restaurants, Magnificent Mile, Marshall fields etc.

Local Time: Local time is GMT -6.

Currency: The currency used in Chicago is the US Dollar (USD). Banks are closed on weekends. Major credit cards are accepted and there are ATMs everywhere.

Communication: The international dialing number for Chicago is +1-773. Internet cafes can be found through Chicago, and most hotels in Chicago have internet access in their rooms.

Electricity: Electrical current is 110 volts, 60Hz. The most common plug type is the flat two pin plug.

Emergency numbers:
Police: 911