I made it into Chicago some time in the afternoon of 25th after a 24 hours bus drive (Greyhound – leave the driving to us) from Austin, TX via Dallas and Memphis.
After checking in to the hotel and a shower (a must after 24 hours onboard a Grehound) I started walking around and exploring central Chicago – from the hotel to Navy Pier to the Hancock Observatory and back to the hotel (and some Subway food in between).