How to See Chicago in a Day
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Map out a plan to see Chicago's biggest landmarks all in one day.
Take advantage of Chicago's convenient public transportation system and bike rentals to quickly get around the city. We put together a perfect itinerary for seeing all of the Windy City's best landmarks in one day.
Watch the video above to see how to do it.
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