What's Oakland Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Oakland? Nature lovers can explore top areas like Lake Michigan. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include McCormick Place and Navy Pier.
How to Get to Oakland
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Oakland
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Oakland
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from Oakland
Things to See and Do in and around Oakland
What to See in Oakland
- Lake Michigan
- 41st Street Beach
Things to Do near Oakland:
- Navy Pier (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- Michigan Avenue (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- Art Institute of Chicago (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
- Arie Crown Theater (1.9 mi/3.1 km away)
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry (2.5 mi/4.1 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 31°F)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 6 inches of rainfall)