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For a last-minute fall escape, Michigan’s Harbor Country allures with its stunning ‘art coast’ and quirky fun

From Sawyer to Saugatuck to Grand Rapids, you’ll find galleries, eclectic museums and one of the country’s most stunning sculpture parks.

By Elly Fishman

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Millions of travelers expected to use Chicago area airports, highways during Labor Day weekend

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Rare books, museums galore and award-winning chefs: Take an art-filled road trip to the Detroit area

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Want a quick getaway? Madison beckons with art, architecture and oysters

Rethinking travel plans because of costs? What you need to know before you go

Travelers pass through O’Hare Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

Transportation

3.6 million passengers expected to pass through O'Hare, Midway airports for holiday travel rush

By Cindy Hernandez

Passengers chat in the cafe car of Amtrak’s Train 41 as it travels through Florida,Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times

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48 hours aboard Amtrak’s new direct train from Chicago to Miami

By Ellery Jones

A passenger drinks coffee as the sun rises on Amtrak’s Train 41, the Floridian, bound for Miami, Fl., Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times

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Five of the best Amtrak adventures from Chicago for train lovers

By Ellery Jones

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10 great day trips from Chicago that deliver nature, culture and superb food

This summer, ditch the urban routines of Chicago for a slow-paced day trip or culture-rich overnight stay in the Midwest.

By Lauren Viera | For WBEZ