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Cicero, IL

Cicero is a town in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 85,268, making it the 11th-most populous municipality in Illinois.

Type CityPopulation 85,268

Why go

  • Town in Illinois, United States.
  • Served by Midway International Airport (MDW).

History

Cicero is a town in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 85,268, making it the 11th-most populous municipality in Illinois. The town is named after Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and orator. With a population more than 89% Hispanic, the town is the most Hispanic in the state of Illinois.

Airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 12 mi to the centre
Chicago, IL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 46 airlines (United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 206 destinations incl. Atlanta, New Orleans, Paris, London, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 46 airlines, 206 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Midway International Airport (MDW) 3.3 mi to the centre
Chicago, IL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Volaris, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 74 destinations incl. Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver, Detroit, Albany… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 74 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) 21 mi to the centre
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, IL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) 23 mi to the centre
Gary, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lewis University Airport (LOT) 23 mi to the centre
Chicago/Romeoville, IL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Chinatown
Ferry terminal · 6.6 mi from the centre · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Union Station/Willis Tower
Ferry terminal · 7 mi from the centre · Shoreline Water Taxi
Outdoor
Ogilvie / Union (West Loop)
Ferry terminal · 7.1 mi from the centre · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Chicago Avenue
Ferry terminal · 7.4 mi from the centre · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Goose Island
Ferry terminal · 7.5 mi from the centre · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Wndella Tours - Riverwalk
Ferry terminal · 7.5 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Chinatown-Ogilvie/Union
Ferry route · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Chicago Water Taxi- Chinatown to Ogilvie/Union
Ferry route · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Michigan Avenue-Chinatown
Ferry route · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Chicago Water Taxi - Michigan Avenue to Chinatown
Ferry route · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Michigan Avenue - Ogilvie/Union
Ferry route · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Chicago Water Taxi - Michigan Avenue to Ogilvie/Union
Ferry route · Chicago Water Taxi
Outdoor
Michigan Avenue - Willis Tower / Union Station
Ferry route · Shoreline Sightseeing
Outdoor
Shoreline Water Taxis - Michigan Avenue to Willis Tower / Union Station
Ferry route · Shoreline Sightseeing
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Midway International Airport (MDW). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MDW has direct flights to 74 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver, Detroit, Albany…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Chinatown, 6.6 mi); routes include Chinatown-Ogilvie/Union, Chicago Water Taxi- Chinatown to Ogilvie/Union, Michigan Avenue-Chinatown.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cicero, IL. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Chicago, Illinois · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Illinois · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, charter · Partner fleet · Jet cards and on-demand charter from Boston.
Jet card · Partner fleet, light to heavy · One of the first jet-card programmes; guaranteed availability on partner aircraft.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.