The mid western state of Illinois is home to the bustling city of Chicago, one of the most heavily populated cities in the United States. Known affectionately as the Windy city, Chicago sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, giving boaters an impressive view of the city's skyline. For visitors to Chicago, limo service from the airport direct to their hotels can be arranged. Jet Van Chicago will happily provide a service that suits your need, whether you are in the Windy City on business, or to explore the delights she has to offer.

The immense city grew from a single trading post when Jean-Baptiste Pointe de Sable settled in the area in 1770, and married one of the woman from the local Potowami tribe. It was only thirty years later that Fort Dearborn was built there by the united States Army. Fort Dearborn was burned to the ground in what was later known as the Fort Dearborn massacre in 1812. However, despite this, the city that was later to become known as Chicago continued to grow at a massive rate, and was one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Today it is easy to explore Chicago, limo services can take you to your destination, avoiding the trouble of negotiating public transport.

There are many things to see and do in Chicago. Limo service can take you to any of the myriad museums and tourist attractions that Chicago has become rightly famous for. The three most well-known are the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History. The three are surround by a fifty seven acre park on the waterfront, known as Museum Campus Chicago. The planetarium is one of the oldest left today, and was built in 1930. the historic building is well worth a visit and contains many fascinating exhibits of solar systems and astronomical instruments.

Nearby Shedd Aquarium is a massive indoor aquarium, containing 1500 different species of fish and other marine life. The museum has received several awards for its various exhibits, like the recent 2004 Wild Reef. There are plans to build on to the aquarium, with a section that includes African river wildlife such as crocodiles and hippos. Those with an interest in prehistoric life are encouraged to go visit the Field Museum of Natural History, where an almost complete skeleton of the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex is on display. After visiting these attractions, Chicago limo services such as those provided by Jet Van Chicago can return you to you hotel.