Wells Street Bridge, Chicago
Facts and practical information
The Wells Street Bridge is a bascule bridge over the Chicago River, in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States, which was built in 1922. Standing east of the Franklin Street Bridge and southeast of the Merchandise Mart, the bridge connects the Near North Side with "The Loop". The bridge is double-decked, the lower deck carrying three lanes of traffic south over the river with sidewalks on both sides of the street. The upper deck serves as a bridge for the Chicago Transit Authority's Brown and Purple lines. Bridge tenders' houses for controlling the bridge are on the northwest and southeast corners of the bridge. ()
275 N Wells StDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60606
Wells Street Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Marina City, Wolf Point, Frontera Grill, Kinzie Street Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Wells Street Bridge?
How to get to Wells Street Bridge by public transport?
Bus
- Wells & Merchandise Mart • Lines: 125, 37 (2 min walk)
- 321 N LaSalle SB • Lines: 156 (3 min walk)
Metro
- Merchandise Mart • Lines: Brown, Purple (3 min walk)
- Clark/Lake • Lines: Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (5 min walk)
Train
- Ogilvie Transportation Center (11 min walk)
- Millennium Station (15 min walk)