What's Oakland like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider Oakland. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Lakefront Trail and Burnham Park. There's plenty more to see, including Lake Michigan and 41st Street Beach.
How to get to Oakland
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Oakland
- Chicago O'Hare International 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
- Lakefront Trail
- Lake Michigan
- 41st Street Beach
- Burnham Park
Things to do near Oakland:
- Michigan Avenue (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- Navy Pier (4.7 mi/7.6 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)
- Bridgeport Art Center (2.8 mi/4.5 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)