Travel Guide

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
Chicago Water Taxi to Chinatown: A Planning Guide

Chicago Water Taxi to Chinatown: A Planning Guide

Taking the Chicago Water Taxi to Chinatown turns a downtown transfer into part of the day on the river. The...

CHINATOWN
Chicago Water Taxi boat on the Chicago River at dusk with the downtown skyline lit up

Chicago Fireworks by Water Taxi: River Fireworks Cruise Guide

Want to watch Chicago's summer fireworks from the water and skip the lakefront crowds? Chicago Water Taxi runs a 45-minute...

CHICAGO WATER TAXI
Chicago Water Taxi boat on the Chicago River with the downtown skyline on a summer day

Summer Events Chicago Water Taxi: Plan Stops & Return Trips

Heading to a Chicago summer event and want to skip the gridlock? The Chicago Water Taxi is one of the...

CHICAGO WATER TAXI
West Loop to Michigan Avenue by Chicago Water Taxi: How to Plan the Ride

West Loop to Michigan Avenue by Chicago Water Taxi: How to Plan the Ride

Getting from the West Loop to Michigan Avenue by Chicago Water Taxi is a calm, direct ride on the Main...
Chicago Water Taxi vs Wendella Boat Tour: Which One Do You Need?

Chicago Water Taxi vs Wendella Boat Tour: Which One Do You Need?

Trying to choose between the Chicago Water Taxi and a Wendella boat tour? One is river transportation — a ferry-style...
Chicago Water Taxi yellow boat approaching a dock on the Chicago River with the downtown skyline

Chicago Water Taxi Fares: Tickets, Passes, and Discounts Explained

Chicago Water Taxi keeps fares simple: $10 for a One-Way Ticket between any two docks, $3 per ride with a...