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Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to La ... More
Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Along the way you’ll discover intimate coves, breezy cafes, wineries and bars, public art, monuments, museums, and a boatload of excursions on the water.
The Chicago Riverwalk is an excellent starting point to explore the city via kayak. Head to Urban Kayaks, where you can rent a solo or tandem kayak, paddle down the Chicago River, and admire the surrounding architecture from a one-o-f-a-kind vantage point. They also offer guided kayak tours of the Riverwalk’s skyscraper canyon, including historic, sunset, and fireworks tours.
CTA
There are tons of ‘L’ stops near the Chicago Riverwalk: Brown, Purple, Red, Orange, Pink, and Green lines will all get you within walking distance. The CTA bus is also a convenient way to get there. Check out the CTA Quick Trip Planner for the quickest route to the Chicago Riverwalk.
Metra train
Both Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center are short walks to Lake Street, the western end of the Chicago Riverwalk. Walk east to the Lake Street stairway down to the Chicago Riverwalk. Find Metra maps and schedules.
Water Taxi
For a picturesque trip, board a Chicago Water Taxi stop between Ogilvie and the Riverwalk. Plan your trip by water taxi.