Chicago Lakefront Trail, Chicago

Name: Chicago Lakefront Trail
Address: Chicago, United States

#539 among attractions in Chicago

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Chicago Lakefront Trail is a 18.5-mile-long partial shared use path for walking, jogging, skateboarding, and cycling, located along the western shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. The trail passes through and connects Chicago's four major lakefront parks along with various beaches and recreational amenities. It also serves as a route for bicycle, skateboard and personal transporter commuters. On busy summer days 70,000 people use the trail. ()

Length: 18.5 miElevation: 574 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°52'58"N, 87°36'51"W

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Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Day trips

Chicago Lakefront Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lurie Garden, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, BP Pedestrian Bridge, McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink.

0.4 miW
Park, Garden
Lurie Garden, Chicago
10 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of downtown Chicago, Lurie Garden emerges as a tranquil oasis amid the city’s towering skyscrapers. This beautifully crafted park, a 5-acre botanical haven situated at the southeastern end of Millennium Park, offers city dwellers...
0.4 miW
Bandshell in the park with entertainment
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's bustling Millennium Park, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stands as an iconic music venue that harmonizes cutting-edge architecture with the city's deep-rooted cultural scene. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the pavilion was...
~1660 ftW
Winding footbridge by architect Gehry
BP Pedestrian Bridge, Chicago
8 min walk • Spanning the busy Columbus Drive in the heart of Chicago, the BP Pedestrian Bridge is not only a practical pathway for pedestrians but also a work of art that enhances the city’s architectural landscape. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the bridge was...
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
13 min walk • McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink or McCormick Tribune Plaza is a multi-purpose venue within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. On December 20, 2001, it became the first attraction in Millennium Park to open. The $3.2 million...
0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues, Art museum, Museum
Art Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago
12 min walk • The Art Institute of Chicago Building houses the Art Institute of Chicago, and is part of the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The building is located in Grant Park on the east side of Michigan Avenue, and marks the third address for the Art Institute.
0.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Petrillo Music Shell, Chicago
11 min walk • The Petrillo Music Shell is an outdoor amphitheater in Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~1110 ftW
Park
Maggie Daley Park, Chicago
6 min walk • Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago operated by the Chicago Park District. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park where Daley Bicentennial Plaza previously stood.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Harris Theater, Chicago
11 min walk • The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a 1,499-seat theater for the performing arts located along the northern edge of Millennium Park on Randolph Street in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, US.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
13 min walk • Boeing Galleries are a pair of outdoor exhibition spaces within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
~890 ftW
Park
Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden, Chicago
5 min walk • The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden was built in 1996 and occupies 2 ¼ acres of land in the Northeast corner of Maggie Daley Park.
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Burnham Pavilions, Chicago
12 min walk • The Burnham Pavilions were public sculptures by Zaha Hadid and Ben van Berkel in Millennium Park, which were located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Both pavilions were located in the Chase Promenade South.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chicago Lakefront Trail?

Nearby attractions include Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden, Chicago (5 min walk), 400 East Randolph, Chicago (5 min walk), North Harbor Tower, Chicago (5 min walk), The Parkshore, Chicago (6 min walk).

How to get to Chicago Lakefront Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chicago Lakefront Trail:

Bus

Harbor & Randolph • Lines: 60 (5 min walk)
Harbor Point • Lines: 60 (5 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (13 min walk)
Van Buren Street (16 min walk)

Metro

Washington/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (16 min walk)
Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (17 min walk)