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Your trip plan
A step-by-step plan for Chicago — built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: August 28, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
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Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before August 28, 2026 — processing can take several weeks.
Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA before flying; others require a B-1/B-2 visitor visa from a US embassy or consulate. Apply well ahead via the official US government sites.
General guidance only — always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — ~27km to centre
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — ~16km to centre
1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon SIMs at the airport and city stores
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover the USA
Plug: Type A / B (North American) · 120V / 60Hz
US Dollar (USD)
Cards and contactless are accepted virtually everywhere.
Pack for the weather — August
High ~28°C · Low ~18°C
Warm, humid late summer with occasional thunderstorms.
Travel info sources: https://www.choosechicago.com · https://www.transitchicago.com · https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
Light summer clothing; a light layer for strong indoor AC and lake breezes.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 911 · Police 911
During the expo
Airport → venue & getting around
The CTA runs the "L" rapid-transit trains and an extensive bus network across the city; Metra serves the suburbs.
A Ventra card (or contactless) works on all CTA trains and buses.
Taxis and rideshare are plentiful downtown; a car helps for the southwest-suburb halal hubs.
Eat — halal near the venue
Programme — what to catch
Speakers to catch: , , ,
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | 04:32 | 12:52 | 16:35 | 19:30 | 21:04 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 04:33 | 12:51 | 16:34 | 19:29 | 21:02 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 04:35 | 12:51 | 16:33 | 19:27 | 21:00 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 04:36 | 12:51 | 16:32 | 19:25 | 20:58 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method) — confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Millennium Park & the Art Institute
The Loop
Cloud Gate ("The Bean") and a world-class art museum.
Navy Pier & the Riverwalk
Streeterville / River
Lakefront attractions and an architecture river cruise.
Willis Tower Skydeck
West Loop
Glass-ledge views over the city and Lake Michigan.
The reason you came
Must-see at the show
Speakers: , , ,
Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Food & beverage manufacturers, Foodservice & HORECA buyers, Modest-fashion brands & designers, Apparel & textile buyers, Islamic banks & takaful operators.