Holiday Travel Updates: Will Your Flight or Road Trip Face Delays?

During this holiday season — or any holiday season, for that matter — the biggest gift most people would love to receive is a travel experience that's hassle-free.

Unfortunately, getting from point A to point B (with the occasional stops at points C through J) can be anything but smooth during this time of year. And it doesn't matter what mode of transportation is used — whether it's catching a flight to fly across the country, wading through highway traffic on the way to Grandma's house or crowding into a commuter train to head out to a friend's New Year's Eve bash — holiday travel is so fraught with potential headaches and hassles that some people would rather sit through an excrutiatingly awkward family dinner ("You wish what group would just shut up already about the election, Grandma?") than deal with another delay or traffic tie-up.

Although Patch can't eliminate travel problems, we can help you navigate them so you safely reach your destination without too much of a fuss. Check here for information concerning:

• weather and snow conditions
• Chicago-area traffic, construction and accidents
• delays at O'Hare and Midway airports
• CTA and Metra updates

Plus, keep checking with Patch over the holidays for everything that's going on in your community.

Local Weather and Doppler Radar

Chicago-Area Highway Updates

Construction Zones and Trouble Spots

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O'Hare and Midway Updates

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CTA and Metra Updates

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