Chicago Travel Guide - 12 MUST KNOW Things Before Visiting Chicago (From a Local Chicagoan!)

[@Jude74]

As a Chicago native and resident I endorse this video. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Much appreciated 🙌

[@dontcopymystyle4469]

I swear he summed us up perfectly.💯

[@robadams2140]

When I moved from Burbank, Illinois to the north suburbs of Atlanta, I'd be driving around, trying to get my bearings and loudly declaring (to no one) "In Chicago, the streets are laid out in a grid THE WAY GOD INTENDED!"

[@AMBROSIA1320]

😂

[@LuisGustoChicago]

💯😅😂

[@marcyjames1]

We’re spoiled here, for sure. Everything’s on a grid, well, except for those goofy slanted streets like Archer, Columbus Dr /Southwest Highway, Clark Street, Broadway.

[@TrinbagoVibes]

Those AirBNB are expensive, almost the same or higher than hotels because of that tax apparently…love the channel as I’m learning stuff to d when I visit next month

[@SkyyVega]

Also speaking of food… the Brazilian food in Chicago is beyond amazing!!!! Highly recommend!

[@ceciliapadilla1934]

Thank you for your awesome video. Hoping to travel in October 2024 with some girlfriends.

[@joshuacarrasco1536]

Bro after watching some of your videos I should use you to You to be me and my girlfriend's tour guide when we visit Chicago in April good info and good stuff to learn 👍

[@davidgarcia9308]

if you visit, keep in mind Chicago is on a grid system but there are streets on the Northside that run in an angle & street names change!

[@joshuacarrasco1536]

@@davidgarcia9308 cool man thanks you for the info can wait to see it for ourselves 😃

[@Harta23]

Hello dear friend 🌹😽 greeting from Macau china thank you for your Great sharing

[@FYNNLEY619]

Great Video - Wife and two Daughters our heading to Chicago . What hotel you recommend in or near mag mile.

[@leereeder2293]

I lived near Chicago most of my life Luis as paying attention to the weather forecast especially during the winter is critical

[@SkyyVega]

I love Lincoln park last time I was in Chicago that’s where I stayed and it was such a nice neighborhood. Also really loved boystown

[@coachgioo6272]

Dude keeps killing it with the content!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Appreciate it bro!

[@marcyjames1]

I never hear anything about the South Side and its interesting neighborhoods: Beverly and Morgan Park have such interesting history. And there are so many more: Bridgeport, Canaryville and more. I’d love to see more of my home neighborhoods.

[@wolfpac1970]

Another great video. I've been watching your video's for a couple of weeks now because I'm planning a trip to Chicago sometime next year. Have you considered doing a video on the best hotels that offer free long term parking for people that want to drive in but use the CTA or walk while in the city?

[@LazyGam3rz]

Spothero helps

[@pablol5472]

Is it a bad idea to drive around metro Chicago to reach places like Pullman NM, Graceland Cemetery, Unity Temple or the Bahá'í?

[@gauraiyachinchalker3229]

Hello Luis! I discovered your channel recently and liked your videos! I am planning to visit Chicago. I would love to see a video on vegan food options and food trucks in Chicago..

[@carloshernandez-bm7hp]

Hi Luis! Lord willing I’ll be in Chicago this May. My daughter is graduating from Navy Boot Camp. It’ll be seven of us going so I thought that renting an SUV was our best option. We’ll be staying near Navy Pier. We want to get to know the city, do site seeing and museums. Do you think we made the right choice of renting the SUV? Also I don’t have a problem with not having ketchup on my hotdog because I don’t like ketchup 👍😂 Lord bless you!

[@connerSphotography]

I stayed in the printers row neighborhood at hotel Blake for my first time ever and almost got ran over walking back lol. Other then that nice looking place.

[@is9239]

Hi Luis - I’m going to Chicago next weekend. Loving your videos! Any suggestions on a fun event for next weekend? Will you be out in the wild?

[@janpa1982]

Hey Luis, love ur videos, very helpfull. I am going to Chicago soon, I will be staying at the Selina hotel. What are some good local friendly bars I can visit near by? Also, how can I get to Tinley park? Do you recommend getting public transport back to Selina from Tinley around 11pm? Thanks a bunch. Greetings from Costa Rica

[@jasonpayneuk]

Hey Luis, thanks for a great video - my wife and I want to visit in the late autumn for a week and we wanted to check out some of the small towns on Lake Michigan or maybe a day trip to Michigan - could you recommend either a day tour company or better still a boat that could take us across as we’re not so keen on driving while we’re there? Thanks again, J&M

[@Rosafit620]

Thanks for the great tips!! Love it.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

No problem!! Thank you so much 😁

[@stephenflynn7600]

Hi, I plan on visiting Chicago on the week of the 4th. I know that you say that it isn’t advisable to rent a car. I have visited Chicago before and I find the L/subway intimidating. I do plan on getting out of the loop area for a day, so I want the freedom to jump in a car and head out! Would you recommend me staying in the loop or staying in a nearby neighborhood?

[@vaishnavinabathula6293]

Do you think it is easy to make friends in Chicago? In places like Lincoln Park or Lakeview, do you get a “Hospitality” vibe?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

I think if you're open to meeting new people and make time to attend social events, it's possible to make some great friends in Chicago. Thanks for watching!

[@antonioiruegas7011]

Legend. Great video

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Thanks Antonio!

[@MegaLnichols]

i was thinkiing about arriving around middle May to catch a Cubs game . I will probably stay downtown , I want to make the best out of the 4 to 5 days im there

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Nice

[@MegaLnichols]

@@LuisGustoChicago help me plan

[@Firdavs.D]

Man I love ur videos

[@luckylooky738]

Planning to go there in october

[@redkisses4362]

Do you suggest staying in downtown the loop or a neighborhood like wicker park?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

It honestly depends on what kind of trip you want and where you'll be spending most of your time. If it were my first time visiting the city, I'd probably stay in or close to downtown.

[@gayathrir6532]

Hi, we r driving from Michigan for July 4 th holidays. When I checked the hotels near the downtown, most of the hotels don't have car parking facility. But there are good hotel chains with less price near O’Hare airport. Is it a good idea to stay there and drive to downtown? TIA

[@LuisGustoChicago]

I wouldn't recommend driving back and forth tbh

[@gayathrir6532]

@@LuisGustoChicago ok thank u

[@isaacjackson5725]

I’m planning to move to Chicago but I Don’t know any good app to rent a room,,

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

Any haunted building to visit downtown ?

[@billyvarnell8591]

What about the swissotel

[@Itszigzz]

Hi! I'm heading there next month with a friend for her birthday. We're from Hawaii so we def need guidance on what the weather is like in April haha any tips on clothing to bring? Also would appreciate restaurant recommendations. She's a foodie! Thank you :)

[@ericrodriguez28]

Im going to chicago in September, regarding the L train, how often do they come and go? Like how long will i be waiting for the train to take me from O hare to downtown?

[@yourcatalyst22]

Which neighborhood outside of downtown do you recommend?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Hyde Park, Pilsen, Edgewater, Logan Square, Chinatown...

[@megjstlivin_]

Thanks for the vid! Where would I find the best deep dish pizza?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

For the big Chicago chains, a lot of people prefer Lou Malnati's. Some of my friends like Pequod's the best. Thanks for watching!

[@Jude74]

Go Luis Gusto thats why I trust your recommendations. This is a wise man people!!!!!

[@gasface6631]

Gino’s East

[@brettlarch8050]

Had some Chicago locals tell me to stay in indiana a couple of times and I called them out and said “if you’re so unhappy, then why haven’t you moved?”

[@christencastro5789]

I need to nkow how can I get visa to travel chicago

[@rta75rta75]

If you're 1st time in Chicago, which area would you book a hotel where there's plenty to see and visit? Thanks!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Honestly depends on what kind of trip you want to plan.

[@lifewithcassie02]

I’m about to rent a car in Chicago and I have to drive on the highway for a while from O’here (an hour or more) .... mind you it’s my first time driving on the highway, will I die on the highway? Is it hard to drive on the highway there?

[@lifewithcassie02]

@LMFAO ! still alive lmao it was great 👍🏾 although on the regular roads people cut lanes without blinkers. For my first time on the highway ever and it not being in the state I live in it was great... lived it

[@mic1240]

Chicago natives know downtown is south of the river, not same as River North or other areas.

[@mfnatedogg]

Could you say why I would paying more money if I ride into the city rather than fly in?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Typically when you drive here you have to pay for parking which can be really expensive especially in popular areas of the city. Gas is also expensive here, but if driving works better for people than flying then it wouldn't be a bad choice

[@mfnatedogg]

@@LuisGustoChicagowow I didn't think you'd reply, but thank you! I appreciate it, man.