Free airport parking if you fly to Chicago

Visitors walk past the Willis Tower shortly after a ceremony to rename the former Sears Tower July 16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The building was renamed the Willis Tower, after the London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings agreed to lease140,000 square feet. The building, once the tallest in the world, was opened in 1973 to house the offices of the then largest retailer in the world Sears, Roebuck & Co.General view of atmosphere at the 2010 Lollapalooza festival in Grant Park on August 8, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. This is a very popular annual event that draws large crowds into the heart of America's second largest metropolitan area. As you can see in the picture you can enjoy this outdoor event without being in a crowded area as you relax to the music on a blanket under the stars.In contrast to the first picture of Chicago in the winter, here is one of Chicago on a beautiful day in June. In this handout from the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stand on the edge of Lake Michigan to view the skyline of their home town.View the list »
A photographer shoots waves generated from the remnants Hurricane Sandy as they crash into the shoreline of Lake Michigan on October 30, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Waves up to 25 feet high generated by winds up to 50 miles-per-hour were expected on the lake. The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City.

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Imagine getting free parking at the airport. Sound impossible? Actually it is not – if you fly to Chicago. Lakeshore Express Aviation announced Wednesday they will begin service to Chicago’s Midway Airport from the Stargate terminal at Oakland County International Airport in Waterford in June.

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Parking at Stargate, which is typically used for private jets, is free.

This is a definite insider deal because the ticket prices on Lakeshore start at just $49. If you were to fly Delta from Detroit Metro your ticket will cost more and the best value for parking at Metro is $50 per week at U. S. Park if you use the coupon in Crain’s Detroit Business, one of the few business newspapers still in print.

But the value does not stop here. Lakeshore passengers do not have to go through TSA security, the enjoy free baggage, first-class legroom, free snacks and cocktails during the flight, and complimentary transportation to the main passenger terminal at Midway Airport in Chicago where special TSA screening lanes clear passengers within three minutes.

Be treated like a top corporate executive as you enjoy this insider deal.

If you are unsure of what you can do in Chicago, see the attached list for some popular ideas.

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  • A photographer shoots waves generated from the remnants Hurricane Sandy as they crash into the shoreline of Lake Michigan on October 30, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Waves up to 25 feet high generated by winds up to 50 miles-per-hour were expected on the lake. The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City.
  • In contrast to the first picture of Chicago in the winter, here is one of Chicago on a beautiful day in June. In this handout from the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stand on the edge of Lake Michigan to view the skyline of their home town.
  • General view of atmosphere at the 2010 Lollapalooza festival in Grant Park on August 8, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. This is a very popular annual event that draws large crowds into the heart of America's second largest metropolitan area. As you can see in the picture you can enjoy this outdoor event without being in a crowded area as you relax to the music on a blanket under the stars.
  • Visitors walk past the Willis Tower shortly after a ceremony to rename the former Sears Tower July 16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The building was renamed the Willis Tower, after the London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings agreed to lease140,000 square feet. The building, once the tallest in the world, was opened in 1973 to house the offices of the then largest retailer in the world Sears, Roebuck & Co.
  • The Sears Tower rises above the skyline on March 12, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The building will be changing its name to the Willis Tower after London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings moves into the building. The building, once the tallest in the world, was built in the 1970s to house the offices of the then largest retailer in the world Sears, Roebuck & Co
  • CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 02: Passengers get an aerial view of the city from the gondola of the AeroBalloon at Navy Pier September 2, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The helium-filled balloon, which opened for riders today, is tethered to the ground along Chicago's lakefront. The balloon ascends to 350 feet can hold up to 18 passengers.
  • CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 02: Passengers get an aerial view of the city while riding the AeroBalloon at Navy Pier September 2, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The helium-filled balloon, which opened for riders today, is tethered to the ground along Chicago's lakefront. The balloon ascends to 350 feet can hold up to 18 passengers.
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