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You may like the nightly rates at this top lodging option in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: Congress Plaza Hotel - 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from the heart of Forest Park. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. Average annual precipitation for Forest Park is 1207 mm.

Overall, Forest Park is known for its forests, monuments and restaurants. Major attractions include Wrigley Field, Grant Park and Navy Pier. Get out into nature with places such as Millennium Park, Garfield Park and Garfield Park Conservatory. Cultural attractions include Art Institute of Chicago, Ernest Hemingway Museum and House and Copernicus Center.

Keep this information about transit options in Forest Park in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), which is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Metro stations nearby include Forest Park Transit Center and Harlem- Forest Park Station.