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Flights to Chicago (MDW) from Minneapolis (MSP) on Southwest Airlines
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on Southwest Airlines, which operates 6 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago (MDW), departing between 7:30am and 6:25pm, and 2 additional non-stop flights, departing between 6:00am and 9:10am on select days of the week. Usually a Boeing 737 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Minneapolis, MN to Chicago, IL is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
During your Chicago vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Parthenon Restaurant
You will swear on your mother's grave that you will never eat another bite again as you come rolling out of Greektown's most famous restaurant. Since 1968, the Parthenon has been a prime contributor to heart disease in Chicago, and what a way to go. The 140-item menu is awe-inspiring. Try the flaming saganaki, spinach-cheese pies, chicken riganati, broiled octopus, beef kapama, vegetarian moussaka... you get the idea. And hey—it is not just for lunch or dinner. You can gorge yourself as late as 2am and wake up feeling guilty in the morning.
Eat-A-Pita
This is a mainstay for great food in a hurry, served up fast and furious but always on the mark. Choose from a delightful array of crispers-sandwiches with bread toasted in a griddle. Top off the lingering sweetness with a banana shake or a couple of scoops of ice cream. You can also enjoy a veggie menu. Several hand-drawn posters depicting familiar Chicago neighborhoods are worth a chuckle or two. Average price is $6.
Original Pancake House
How do they get those omelets so amazingly fluffy and huge? That is what you will be asking. The answer, of course, is by using a mixer to beat the eggs into submission. You will also gasp when you see just how enormous that bubbly apple pancake (more like a huge apple fritter) is when it is set on your table. In fact, you may be surprised that the table doesn't collapse. Try the German pancake, too. It looks lighter, but looks, as they say, can be deceiving. Whatever you order, expect high quality food. It is no wonder this is one of Chicagoans' favorite breakfast haunts, with super-long lines on the weekend to prove it. Average cost is around $8.
Make your reservations for discount hotel rooms in the
Chicago area, including:
Essex Inn on Grant Park
It is not quite as fancy as its neighbor, the Chicago Hilton and Towers, but it provides fine accommodations for a substantially cheaper price. It is a choice hotel for those attending conventions at McCormick Center. The rooms are clean and recently renovated, and the location at the south end of the Loop is convenient for the tourist who wants to check out all the historical sights in the area. There is also a free shuttle service to the North Michigan Avenue Shopping district. Setting just 1.5 miles from the McCormick Place Convention Center, visitors can get there via a brisk walk, or take a 10-minute taxi drive.
Best Western River North Hotel
Like many of the condos in the area, this hotel was once a warehouse. As a result, the reasonably priced rooms are especially spacious, with large floor-to-ceiling windows that provide natural light. The hotel's large indoor pool, outside sun deck, free parking, and desirable location near the Ontario Street restaurants makes it a great choice for families. Business travelers will appreciate the personal work desk and two-line telephones.
Midland Hotel
This beautiful, landmark hotel is located in the Loop's financial district. The exterior of the hotel is a fine example of the Chicago school of architecture, while the newly renovated inside offers a warm environment for both the business traveler and tourist. The hotel has expanded its room count from 257 to 390, yet it retains an intimate atmosphere. Off the lobby is the Ticker Tape Bistro, a popular lunch spot for the traders who work nearby at the Chicago Board of Trade.
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