Maxwell Street, Chicago

Name: Maxwell Street
Address: Chicago, United States

#481 among attractions in Chicago

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Maxwell Street is an east-west street in Chicago, Illinois that intersects with Halsted Street just south of Roosevelt Road. It runs at 1330 South in the numbering system running from 500 West to 1126 West. The Maxwell Street neighborhood is considered part of the Near West Side and is one of the city's oldest residential districts. It is notable as the location of the celebrated Maxwell Street Market and the birthplace of Chicago blues and the "Maxwell Street Polish", a sausage sandwich. A large portion of the area is now part of the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago and a private housing development sponsored by the university. ()

Coordinates: 41°51'52"N, 87°38'49"W

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West Side (Near West Side)Chicago United States

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Maxwell Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: UIC Pavilion, National Hellenic Museum, Chinatown Square, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UIC Pavilion, Chicago
22 min walk • The UIC Pavilion, a dynamic sports venue nestled in the bustling heart of Chicago, United States, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant athletic and entertainment scene. This versatile arena, situated within the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, is...
0.9 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Hellenic Museum, Chicago
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Greektown, the National Hellenic Museum stands as a tribute to the rich heritage of Greek culture and its influence on America. This modern institution, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Hellenic history, art,...
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Chinatown Square, Chicago
26 min walk • Chinatown Square is a two-story outdoor mall located in Chinatown, Chicago, a mile from the center of Chicago just north of the main Wentworth Avenue District.
0.5 miN
Memorial to social reformer Jane Addams
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Chicago
13 min walk • Hull House was a settlement house in Chicago, Illinois, United States that was co-founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr. Located on the Near West Side of the city, Hull House opened to serve recently arrived European immigrants. By 1911, Hull House had expanded to 13 buildings.
0.8 miSE
Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago
21 min walk • Ping Tom Memorial Park is a 17.24-acre public urban park in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood, in South Side, Chicago. It is part of the Chicago Park District.
0.9 miW
Museum
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago
24 min walk • The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is a 501 nonprofit institution honoring exceptional U.S. athletes of Italian descent. In 1977 George Randazzo created the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame. This was as a means for raising money for local Catholic youth programs.
0.9 miSE
Street
Cermak Road, Chicago
23 min walk • Cermak Road, also known as 22nd Street, is a 19-mile, major east–west street on Chicago's near south and west sides and the city's western suburbs.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Canal Street Railroad Bridge, Chicago
21 min walk • The Canal Street railroad bridge is a vertical-lift bridge across the south branch of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on December 12, 2007.
0.5 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, Chicago
12 min walk • Church of the Holy Family is a Roman Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois. It is the second-oldest Catholic church in Chicago. It is one of the few structures that survived the Great Chicago Fire.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Romanesque architecture, Concerts and shows
Thalia Hall, Chicago
19 min walk • Thalia Hall is a historic building in Pilsen, Chicago which is currently a mixed-use music, retail, and bar/restaurant space. It was designated as a Chicago Landmark on October 25, 1989.
~1860 ftNE
Street
Roosevelt Road, Chicago
9 min walk • Roosevelt Road is a major east-west street in the city of Chicago, Illinois, and its western suburbs. It is 1200 South in the city's street numbering system, but only 1 mile south of Madison Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maxwell Street?

Nearby attractions include UIC Skyspace, Chicago (5 min walk), St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago (9 min walk), Roosevelt Road, Chicago (9 min walk), South Water Market, Chicago (11 min walk).

How to get to Maxwell Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maxwell Street:

Bus

Halsted & Maxwell • Lines: 18, 8, (N) N62 (1 min walk)
Roosevelt & Halsted • Lines: 12, 18, (N) N62 (5 min walk)

Train

Halsted Street (8 min walk)
LaSalle Street Station (27 min walk)

Metro

UIC-Halsted • Lines: Blue (20 min walk)
Clinton • Lines: Blue (22 min walk)