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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
Plan your day
Check the programme on the official event page and map out the zones you want to walk.
Event details →Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Industry executives & professionals, Policymakers & regulators, Halal trade buyers across North America.
Travel info sources: https://www.choosechicago.com · https://www.transitchicago.com · https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov