June 20 - 21, 2026
Nguyen Ho Family Trip 2026
Congratulations on your graduation, Bo!
Alabama to Chicago, with a night in Peru. Tap any stop to check it off as the family makes its way north.
The plan
Itinerary
Saturday
Sunday
In the city
Chicago itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Getting around
Getting downtown
The easy way into the city from City Retreat: park, walk to the train, and ride the Metra to the heart of downtown.
Free private parking at City Retreat
Leave the car at the hotel - no garage fees downtown.
11 - 14 min walk to Kensington (115th St) station
About 0.6 miles from the hotel to the platform.
Metra Electric District (ME) to Millennium Station
Kensington to downtown in roughly 35 - 45 minutes.
$3.75 one-way (Zone 2 to Zone 1)
Download the Ventra app to buy tickets ahead and skip the $5 on-board surcharge.
Downtown Chicago is extremely walkable
For CTA L trains or buses, just tap your phone or a contactless card to ride.
Budget
Expenses
$0.00
$701.56
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