We had a great stay at Lesley's Turquoise wonder :) The apartment was unique and spacious. On a quiet part of W Chicago Ave but close enough to great coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
Lesley left a bottle of wine and a couple beers and snacks as a welcome which was a nice treat. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was nice to have the washroom stocked with organic shampoo and body soap.
We weren't far from Wicker Park for food and shopping and easily accessible to the city by bus if you didn't mind the 30 min ride. We flew in and out of Midway and OHare and it was easy to get to and from the airport by bus and Metro from either Western stations. Get your Metro tickets ahead of time if you can then you are set for the rest of your trip.
We recommend Lesley's apartment if you want to visit Chicago but want to be outside the city.