What's Downtown Chicago Like?
Visitors really like Downtown Chicago, especially its architecture and riverfront access. Travelers like this scenic neighborhood for its museums. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Art Institute of Chicago and Lake Michigan are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
How to Get to Downtown Chicago
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Downtown Chicago
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Downtown Chicago
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 21.1 mi (34 km) from Downtown Chicago
Traveling to Downtown Chicago by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Millennium Station
- Chicago Van Buren Street Station
- Chicago Union Station
Getting to Downtown Chicago on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- State Station
- Clark-Lake Station
- Lake Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Chicago
What to See in Downtown Chicago
- Michigan Avenue
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Lake Michigan
- Marina City
- Daley Plaza
Things to Do in Downtown Chicago
- Navy Pier
- Goodman Theater
- James M. Nederlander Theatre
- Chicago Theatre
- House of Blues Chicago
Other Popular Downtown Chicago Attractions
- Cadillac Palace Theatre
- State Street
- Chicago Cultural Center
- Michigan Avenue Bridge
- Merchandise Mart