Travel Guide

A Chicago Water Taxi cruising the traffic-free river while cars cross the bridge above

Water Taxi vs Taxi, Uber & Driving in Chicago

Choosing between a Chicago water taxi and a street taxi comes down to one question: does your route match the...
A Chicago Water Taxi Fireworks Cruise viewing the Navy Pier fireworks display from the Chicago River

Fireworks Chicago: A Navy Pier Fireworks Plan by Water Taxi

The regular Chicago Water Taxi doesn't stop at Navy Pier, its closest stop, Michigan Avenue, is about a mile west....
How to Get to Chinatown Chicago by Water Taxi

How to Get to Chinatown Chicago by Water Taxi

Getting to Chinatown by water taxi is simple: board a Main Branch boat at Michigan Avenue or Ogilvie/Union, ride south...
A covered Chicago Water Taxi boat arriving at the dock, ready for passengers on a rainy day

Rain or Shine: Riding the Chicago Water Taxi in Unpredictable Weather

The Chicago Water Taxi runs rain or shine, and every boat has a covered area to keep you out of...
A yellow Chicago Water Taxi boat navigating the Chicago River through downtown

Does Chicago Water Taxi Go to Navy Pier? Current Stops and Michigan Avenue Planning Guide

The short answer is no: Chicago Water Taxi does not stop at Navy Pier from any dock. Its closest stop,...
A Chicago Water Taxi boat with a covered lower deck moving along the Chicago River on an overcast day

Chicago Water Taxi Rain and Weather Guide: How to Plan a Weather-Ready River Ride

The Chicago Water Taxi runs rain or shine, and every boat has a covered area, so it's a reliable way...
Commuters boarding a yellow Chicago Water Taxi at a downtown river dock

Chicago Water Taxi Commuter Guide: 10-Ride Pass, Routes, and Daily Tips

For regular Main Branch riders, the Chicago Water Taxi 10-Ride Commuter Pass is the practical choice: an effective $3 per...

10-RIDE PASS
Wheelchair user safely boarding a Chicago Water Taxi via an accessible ramp at the dock

Chicago Water Taxi Accessibility Guide: Wheelchair Access, Boarding, and Trip Planning

Chicago Water Taxi offers limited wheelchair-accessible service, and it takes planning: accessible rides run weekdays only, from Michigan Avenue, and...

ACCESSIBILITY
Chicago Water Taxi boat on the Chicago River with downtown traffic and skyline behind it

Chicago Water Taxi vs Rideshare Downtown: Which Should You Take?

Chicago Water Taxi and rideshare solve different downtown problems. The Water Taxi is a fixed $10 river ride between docks...

CHICAGO TRANSIT