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Chicago Water Taxi yellow boat at the Ogilvie/Union West Loop dock on the Chicago River

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 yellow boat on the Chicago River with the downtown skyline

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...
Chicago Water Taxi yellow boat on the Main Branch of the Chicago River

Chicago Avenue Water Taxi: The North Branch Limited Service Guide

Chicago Avenue water taxi service is part of the North Branch Route — extremely limited, accessed only via transfer at...
Chicago Water Taxi yellow boat on the Chicago River with the downtown skyline

Chicago Water Taxi Stops: A Guide to Every Dock

Chicago Water Taxi connects three main docks along the Chicago River: Michigan Avenue near the Magnificent Mile, Ogilvie/Union in the...
Chicago Water Taxi yellow boat on the Chicago River near the Michigan Avenue dock

Michigan Avenue Water Taxi: Dock Guide for Chicago Riders

The Chicago Water Taxi Michigan Avenue dock is at 400 N Michigan Ave, steps from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park,...
How to Ride Chicago Water Taxi on the Main Branch

How to Ride Chicago Water Taxi on the Main Branch

Chicago Water Taxi runs two routes on the Chicago River. The Main Branch connects Michigan Avenue, Ogilvie/Union in the West...

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Chicago Water Taxi With Kids, Bikes, and Luggage

Chicago Water Taxi With Kids, Bikes, and Luggage

Chicago Water Taxi connects Michigan Avenue, Ogilvie/Union in the West Loop, and Chinatown — and it works for more than...

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Union Station & Metra Trains

Union Station & Metra Trains

Chicago’s commuter rail system connects the city to the surrounding suburbs, with major hubs like Union Station and Ogilvie Center...

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