What's Oakland Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Oakland? While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Lakefront Trail and Burnham Park. There's plenty more to see, including Lake Michigan and 41st Street Beach.
How to Get to Oakland
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Oakland
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Oakland
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from Oakland
Things to See and Do in and around Oakland
What to See in Oakland
- Lakefront Trail
- Lake Michigan
- 41st Street Beach
- Burnham Park
Things to Do near Oakland:
- Michigan Avenue (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- Navy Pier (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- Arie Crown Theater (1.9 mi/3.1 km away)
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry (2.5 mi/4.1 km away)
- Bridgeport Art Center (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 31°F)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 6 inches of rainfall)