2025 Windy City Linedance Mania: Things To Do In Chicago

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*** This is an unofficial page with useful links for visitors to Chicago, in particular those attending Windy City Linedance Mania (WCLDM) at the Crown Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL (next to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, or ORD). ***

Transportation

  • Airport Shuttles
  • Chicago CTA Blue Line
  • Local Entertainment Circulator Shuttle

Weather

In mid-October the Chicago area is usually transitioning to cooler Fall weather. The forecast on Tuesday 10/7/25:

Dance Clubs In Chicago
​Saddle Up @Q
4440 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504
+1 630-585-8600
https://saddleupatq.com/
Hours:
​Wednesday - 4pm - 1am; Ladies Night with Line Dance Lessons at 7pm
Thursday - 4pm - 1am; Karaoke; Line Dance Lessons at 7pm
Friday - 4pm - 2am; Line Dance Party with Lessons starting at 7pm
Saturday - 4pm - 2am, Live Band, Line Dance Lessons
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Sunday - Tuesday - Closed
Charlie's Chicago
​3726 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60613
773-871-8887
https://www.charlieschicago.com/
Line Dancing Wednesdays & Saturdays
7 PM - 11 PM

​Second City Country Dance Association

Some Chicago Area Attractions

Chicago City Pass
Five attractions in 9 days:
Go City (Chicago)
Multi-attraction passes at a discount:
Chicago Architecture Center​
111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 (near the corner of Michigan & Wacker)
Learn how Chicago became “the city of architecture” and explore how design can shape the cities of tomorrow.

Admission to the center is included in the 75+ walking tours they offer of Chicago.