Fast Facts in Chicago
Population: city - 2,833,321; urban - 8,711,000; metro - 9,505,748
Time Zone: UTC-6
Currency Name: US dollar (USD)
Major airport name (code) cities: O'Hare International Airport (ORD); Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Languages: English
Phone City Code(s):
Official Tourism Website: http://www.gochicago.com/festivals/
High Travel Season: June - August
Voltage: 120 V - 60 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: a, b
Misc Fact / Good to Know: Chicago's Western Ave is the longest street in the world.