If you are planning a vacation to Chicago, these tips can be helpful. If you are visiting the city during summer season or during weekends, start early for sightseeing as attractions like "Museum of science and Industry" and "Shedd Museum" would be full of visitors by 11.00 am.

Purchase tickets in advance with the help of websites to avoid discomfort during family trips to the city. Take a break from the activities as children may feel exhausted after lots of activities and stimulation in city. Find time to relax with your kids in parks or hotel pools.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/family/sns-family-vacation-details-chicago,0,7929235.story

Yes. The apartments based in Chicago, IL offer competitive rental rates for customers, so it is better to take help of an apartment finder service or agency to get better deals. The apartment rental rate depends upon various factors like location, amenities, facilities and other factors.

Suppose if an individual wants to find more information on rental rates prevailing in particular location of city, then can do an online research where there websites offering comprehensive information on apartment rents.

Here is a list average apartment rent in Chicago, IL from Dec 2000 to Feb 2010:

- For 1 Bedroom apt - $1,154, $1,181, $1,309

- For 2 Bedrooms apt - $1,811, $1,801, $2,038

- For 3 Bedrooms apt - $2,579, $2,523, $2,563

http://www.mynewplace.com/city/chicago-apartments-for-rent-illinois

http://www.apartmentsavvy.com/neighborhoods.htm