Chicago, IL

Chicago anchors the Midwest from its Lake Michigan shoreline, where major interstates like I-94, I-90, and I-55 converge like spokes on a wheel. The flat prairie terrain makes for easy driving, though winter snow can complicate travel. O'Hare Airport sits 17 miles northwest of downtown via I-90. The city handles more freight rail traffic than anywhere else in North America, with massive rail yards sorting cargo from coast to coast.

Airports closest to Chicago, IL are Chicago Midway International Airport and Gary/Chicago International Airport.