Chicago Map and Directions
Chicago maps are going to be helpful regardless of whether or not you intend on driving yourself, hiring a chauffeur, or riding the El. The map we've included here allows you to zoom in on a particular neighborhood or even city blocks, or to zoom out to get the big picture. If you don't already know, Chicago is actually on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Furthermore, the downtown area is separated by the Chicago River. Hence, the Loop is to the south and east of the Chicago River, while the Near North Side is just north of the mouth of the river. This will all become clear when you zoom in on our Chicago map.Chicago Map and Directions
The center point of Chicago's main downtown district is defined for these directions as Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. From this point, you can easily access the Loop, Greater North Michigan Avenue, River North, the lakefront and more.
From the North/O'Hare Airport:
Take I-90 East (Kennedy Expressway) and exit at Ohio Street.
Turn right Michigan Avenue.
Proceed a few block and go over Chicago River bridge to Wacker Drive.
From the South:
From Indiana via the Skyway, take the Indiana Tollway (I-90) to the Chicago Skyway to the local traffic lanes of the I-94 north (Dan Ryan Expressway).
Exit onto I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) and follow the signs to Lake Shore Drive north.
Exit at Wacker Drive.
Stay to very right and go up ramp and proceed to third light, Michigan Avenue.
From Indiana via I-80/94:
Take I-80/94 to the Calumet Expressway to I-94 north (Dan Ryan Expressway).
Exit at I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway) and follow the signs to Lake Shore Drive north.
Exit at Wacker Drive.
Stay to very right and go up ramp and proceed to third light, Michigan Avenue.
From the Southwest/Midway Airport:
Take Cicero Avenue north to get to I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway).
Take I-55 to Lake Shore Drive north.
Exit at Wacker Drive.
Stay to very right and go up ramp and proceed to third light, Michigan Avenue.
From the West:
Take I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) into downtown as it turns into Congress Parkway.
Turn left on Columbus Avenue.
Turn left on Randolph Street.
Turn right on Michigan Avenue and proceed into town.
