Travel Guide

The pagoda at Ping Tom Memorial Park, the arrival dock for the Chicago Water Taxi in Chinatown

Using the Water Taxi to Explore Chinatown Chicago: Food and Souvenir Stops

Chinatown is one of the best places in Chicago to arrive by boat. The water taxi drops you at Ping...
Chicago Water Taxi, fireworks, Navy Pier, downtown Chicago, summer events, Fireworks Cruise

Downtown Chicago Fireworks: Land Spots vs the Water Taxi

Downtown Chicago's fireworks happen over Lake Michigan at Navy Pier, on summer Wednesday and Saturday nights and major holidays. You...
A Chicago Water Taxi serving as a river ferry for commuters and visitors in downtown Chicago

Chicago Ferry Services: How Water Taxi Fits Into the City's Water Transit

If you're looking for a ferry in Chicago, the service most people mean is the Chicago Water Taxi: boats that...
Nic & Junior's Tavern

Nic & Junior's Tavern

Situated in Chicago’s River North neighborhood just up the steps at the Chicago Water Taxi's Michigan Ave Stop, Nic &...

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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,...