Traveling to Chicago

I don't think there's a charge to go into Navy Pier itself, but the amusement rides there and stuff would cost money. When I went to Chicago a year ago, my dad bought the Citypass, and that gets you into most of the attractions in Chicago. Definitely check what's open or not though. I went during the summer, so most things were open, but I remember seeing a lot of date restrictions in the handbook.

Foodwise, Chicago's Chinatown is really good. More authentic and not really American-Chinese food.