What's Austin like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, why not visit Austin? Top places in the larger area to visit include Wrigley Field and Michigan Avenue. Soldier Field and McCormick Place are a couple of popular sights nearby.
How to get to Austin
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Austin
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Austin
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Austin
Getting to Austin on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Central Station (Green Line)
- Laramie Station (Green Line)
- Cicero Station (Green Line)
Things to see and do in and around Austin
Things to see near Austin:
- Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
- Unity Temple (1.8 mi/2.8 km away)
- Concordia University Chicago (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
- Walt Disney House (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
- Dominican University (3.1 mi/5.1 km away)
Things to do near Austin:
- Ernest Hemingway Museum and House (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
- Garfield Park Conservatory (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Harlem Irving Plaza (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
- Oak Park Conservatory (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
- Madison Street Theatre (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 144 mm of rainfall)