Travel Guide

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...

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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...
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,...