Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago is the world’s largest food festival. Previously held over five days in July in Grant Park, the city moved the popular event to September 8-10 in 2023. This year's Taste will also take over Humboldt Park June 24, Pullman Park July 15 and Marquette Park August 5. This event is basically a smorgasbord of gastronomic treats, as the city’s cooking community comes together in one area. From food trucks to restaurants that set up tents, there are literally hundreds of menu items to choose from, including:

• Dia de los Tomales
• Celtic corn on the cob
• Coconut shrimp
• S’mores Smush cheesecake

And, of course, there are the traditional Chicago mainstays such as deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hotdogs and Italian beef. This family-friendly event also happens to be the largest festival in Chicago, and it’s about more than just food. Other attractions include:

• Live music on multiple stages
• Pavilions
• Film showings

In addition to delicious eats, the Taste of Chicago attracts a lot of top international talent, as well as up-and-coming local acts. Weezer, Erykah Badu and Robin Thicke have all headlined the festival in past years. If you plan on visiting this extraordinary event, you’re not alone. There can be as many as 1.5 million visitors over the weekend, which means Chicago’s commercial airports will be busier than normal. By booking private charter flights to Chicago with Stratos Jets, you can avoid:

• Hectic airport terminals
• Lengthy check-in lineups
• Lost luggage
• Cancelled or overbooked flights

Plus, when you fly privately with Stratos, you can get a head start on the gourmet fare by requesting in-flight catering.

Getting There

By arranging charter flights to Chicago, not only do you get to choose when you fly, you can also choose the airport that’s most convenient for your arrival. In the Windy City, there are plenty of options:

• Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
• Midway International Airport (MDW)
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
• Aurora Municipal Airport (ARR)
• Dupage Airport (DPA)
• Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
• Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

Accommodation: Waldorf Astoria, The Gwen, Four Seasons, The Peninsula

Are you hoping to tantalize your palate with a trip to The Taste of Chicago? Contact Stratos Jets to arrange a jet charter to Chicago that will get you there in sumptuous style. Call (888) 593-9066 (toll free) or request a quote online.