Illinois Medical District, Chicago

Name: Illinois Medical District
Address: Chicago, United States

#882 among attractions in Chicago

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The Illinois Medical District is a special-use zoning district two miles west of the loop in Chicago, Illinois. The IMD consists of 560 acres of medical research facilities, labs, a biotechnology business incubator, a raw development area, four major hospitals, two medical universities, and more than 40 health care related facilities. The IMD has more than 29,000 employees, 50,000 daily visitors and generates $3.4 billion in economic opportunity. The IMD is the largest urban medical district in the United States, and has the most diverse patient population in the country. ()

Coordinates: 41°52'9"N, 87°40'28"W

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West Side (Near West Side)Chicago United States

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Illinois Medical District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United Center, UIC Pavilion, National Museum of Mexican Art, National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.

0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport
United Center, Chicago
21 min walk • The United Center stands as an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Chicago, United States. Inaugurated in 1994, this expansive arena is primarily known as the home ground for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL, two of the city's...
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UIC Pavilion, Chicago
26 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 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago
24 min walk • The National Museum of Mexican Art is a museum which features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture. The museum was founded in 1982 by Carlos Tortolero and Helen Valdez.
0.6 miE
Museum
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago
15 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.
1 miN
Church
First Baptist Congregational Church, Chicago
26 min walk • First Baptist Congregational Church is a United Church of Christ and Baptist congregation currently located at 60 N. Ashland Blvd. in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
1 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, Chicago
27 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.
1.2 miSE
Theater, Romanesque architecture, Concerts and shows
Thalia Hall, Chicago
31 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.
0.8 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Epiphany, Chicago
20 min walk • Church of the Epiphany is a historic Episcopal church located at 201 S. Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The church was built in 1885 to replace its congregation's original church, which had grown too small for its increasing membership.
1.1 miNE
Park
Union Park, Chicago
29 min walk • Union Park is a municipal park in Chicago, Illinois, comprising 13.46 acres. Located in the Near West Side, the park is just south of Ashland/Lake station on the Green and Pink lines of the Chicago 'L', bordered by North Ashland Avenue on the west, West Lake Street on the north...
0.4 miN
Street
Ogden Avenue, Chicago
11 min walk • Ogden Avenue is a street extending from the Near West Side of Chicago to Montgomery, Illinois. It was named for William B. Ogden, the first mayor of Chicago.
1.4 miNE
41°52'48"N • 87°39'9"W
Brooklyn Boulders Chicago, Chicago
35 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Illinois Medical District?

Nearby attractions include Near West Side, Chicago (6 min walk), Ogden Avenue, Chicago (11 min walk), St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago (12 min walk), National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago (15 min walk).

How to get to Illinois Medical District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Illinois Medical District:

Bus

Damen & Taylor • Lines: 50 (3 min walk)
Taylor & Damen • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)

Metro

Polk • Lines: Pink (8 min walk)
Illinois Medical District • Lines: Blue (12 min walk)

Train

Western Avenue (25 min walk)