Olympia Centre, Chicago

Name: Olympia Centre
Address: 737 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

#587 among attractions in Chicago

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The Olympia Centre is a skyscraper in Chicago. It is a mixed use building consisting of offices in the lower part of the building and residences in the narrower upper section. It was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and at 725 ft tall, with 63 floors, it is Chicago's tallest mid-block building. The exterior is Swedish granite, which was finished in Italy. Construction started in 1981, and was completed in 1986. The building's name is connected through the original developer, Olympia and York of Toronto. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1986 (38 years ago)Height: 731 ftTop floor height: 705 ftFloors: 63Coordinates: 41°53'46"N, 87°37'24"W

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737 N Michigan AveDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Olympia Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, John Hancock Center, Chicago Water Tower.

~660 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
4 min walk • The Magnificent Mile, often referred to simply as The Mag Mile, is a prestigious stretch of Michigan Avenue in Chicago that runs from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side. Known as one of the great avenues of the world, this shopping district is famed...
~290 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
2 min walk • Michigan Avenue, often referred to as The Magnificent Mile, is an iconic boulevard in the heart of Chicago, United States, renowned for its vibrant shopping district. This prestigious segment of the avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street, boasts an...
~880 ftN
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
5 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Chicago, the John Hancock Center is an iconic skyscraper that has become synonymous with the city's architectural grandeur. Completed in 1969, this towering structure stands at an impressive 1,128 feet (344 meters), making it one of the...
~460 ftNW
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
3 min walk • The Chicago Water Tower stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic structure, with its Gothic Revival style, is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The tower's distinct appearance, resembling a...
~1090 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Driehaus Museum, Chicago
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood, the Driehaus Museum offers a glimpse into the gilded age opulence of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Housed in the meticulously restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, the museum is a...
~700 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
4 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, United States, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a pivotal venue for modern art in the region. Founded in 1967, the museum has established itself as a center for thought-provoking exhibitions...
~1140 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
6 min walk • Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois is the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States. The current Archbishop of Chicago is Cardinal Blase J. Cupich.
~1550 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Rush Street, Chicago
8 min walk • Rush Street is a one-way street in the Near North Side community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~1090 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
6 min walk • The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago is one of the largest congregations of the Presbyterian Church, located in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood of Chicago, directly across Michigan Avenue from the John Hancock Center.
~960 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
5 min walk • St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Diocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The cathedral stands at the corner of Huron and Wabash streets.
~680 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
4 min walk • The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Olympia Centre?

Nearby attractions include Michigan Avenue, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, Chicago (2 min walk), Old Chicago Water Tower District, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Water Tower, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Olympia Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olympia Centre:

Bus

Michigan & Chicago • Lines: 10, 125, 26, 3, 850, 851, 855 (2 min walk)
Michigan & Superior • Lines: 10, 125, 143, 146, 147, 148, 151, 26, 3, 850, 851, 855 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Red (11 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (21 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (32 min walk)