Wabash Avenue Bridge, Chicago

Name: Wabash Avenue Bridge
Address: Wabash Ave., Chicago, 60611, United States

#134 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Wabash Avenue Bridge over the Chicago River was built in 1930. Standing west of the Michigan Avenue Bridge and east of Marina City, the bascule bridge connects the Near North Side with "The Loop" area. ()

Opened: 1930 (95 years ago)Length: 345 ftWidth: 90 ftCoordinates: 41°53'16"N, 87°37'36"W

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Wabash Ave.Downtown (The Loop)Chicago 60611 United States

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Wabash Avenue Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Architecture Center, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago Theatre, Wrigley Building.

~1010 ftE
River cruise
Architecture Center, Chicago
5 min walk • The Architecture Center in Chicago, a hub for design and urban planning enthusiasts, offers an unparalleled experience for those interested in the city's storied architectural heritage. Notably, the center is the starting point for the acclaimed Chicago River Cruise, a...
~610 ftE
Historic drawbridge with decorative work
Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago
3 min walk • Rising over the Chicago River, the Michigan Avenue Bridge, officially known as the DuSable Bridge, is a historic and architectural landmark that has become an emblematic feature of the city's skyline. This double-deck, bascule bridge links the northern and southern...
~920 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chicago Theatre, Chicago
5 min walk • The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~830 ftNE
Landmark 1920s skyscraper and clock tower
Wrigley Building, Chicago
5 min walk • The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North Side. It is located on the Magnificent Mile directly across Michigan Avenue from the Tribune Tower. It was built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
~550 ftW
Tower, Architecture, Neighbourhood
Marina City, Chicago
3 min walk • Marina City, affectionately known as "the corn cob", is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg.
~760 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago
4 min walk • Andy's Jazz Club, located several blocks north of the Chicago Loop, was founded as "Andy's 11 E. Lounge" in 1951 by Andy Rizzuto. A group of investors bought the property in 1975, changing its name to "Andy's". The club is one of the city's most popular jazz venues.
~1020 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Billy Goat Tavern, Chicago
5 min walk • The Billy Goat Tavern is a chain of taverns located in Chicago, Illinois. Its restaurants are based on the original Billy Goat Tavern founded in 1934 by Billy Sianis, a Greek immigrant.
~300 ftS
Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago
2 min walk • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a war memorial in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, dedicated on November 11, 2005.
~380 ftSW
Bridge
Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, Chicago
2 min walk • The Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, also known as the State Street Bridge, is a bridge that carries State Street across the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~980 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
American Writers Museum, Chicago
5 min walk • The American Writers Museum is a museum of American Literature and writing that opened in Chicago in May 2017. The museum was designed by Amaze Design of Boston. The American museum was inspired by the Dublin Writers Museum.
~1250 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Oriental Theatre, Chicago
7 min walk • The James M. Nederlander Theatre is a theater located at 24 West Randolph Street in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, Illinois. Previously known as the Oriental Theatre, it opened in 1926 as a deluxe movie palace and vaudeville venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wabash Avenue Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago (2 min walk), Wacker Drive, Chicago (2 min walk), Seventeenth Church of Christ, Chicago (2 min walk), Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Wabash Avenue Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wabash Avenue Bridge:

Bus

Wacker & State EB • Lines: 134, 135, 136 (3 min walk)
State & Marina City • Lines: 29, 36, 62, (N) N62 (3 min walk)

Metro

State/Lake • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (5 min walk)
Lake • Lines: Red (5 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (8 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (20 min walk)