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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: October 20, 2026 – October 22, 2026.
Now
Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before October 20, 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 — October
High ~17°C · Low ~7°C
Crisp autumn; cool, especially by Lake Michigan.
Warm layers and a jacket; evenings get cold.
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
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | 05:36 | 12:35 | 15:34 | 18:01 | 19:29 |
| Wed 21 Oct | 05:37 | 12:35 | 15:32 | 18:00 | 19:27 |
| Thu 22 Oct | 05:38 | 12:35 | 15:31 | 17:58 | 19:26 |
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
Exhibit at this event
Express interest in exhibiting and get the booth details.
Exhibitor enquiry →Register as an exhibitor
Use the booth booking flow above, or contact the organiser to confirm stand availability and setup days.
Travel info sources: https://www.choosechicago.com · https://www.transitchicago.com · https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov