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North Branch
Route

Whiz between Chicago Avenue and Ogilvie/Union (West Loop) on our North Branch Route. You can also transfer to our Main Branch Route at Ogilvie/Union to stop at Michigan Avenue or Chinatown. Use a One-Way Ticket for a single trip between any two docks.

North Branch Route
Ogilvie / Union 
(West Loop)
MB
Chicago Ave
Full route time:
Approx 15 Minutes

SCHEDULE

Service runs Friday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (departures vary by dock). See today’s schedule below.

NORTH BRANCH ROUTE

Approx 15 Minutes

Chicago Ave

* Times are subject to change.

DOCK LOCATIONS

Chicago Avenue

600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Ogilvie / Union (West Loop)

South Branch Chicago River, Chicago, IL 60606

Chicago Avenue

600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Ogilvie / Union (West Loop)

South Branch Chicago River, Chicago, IL 60606

WHAT’S ON BOARD

Weather proof
Weather proof
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Drinks & snacks
Drinks & snacks
Bike & traveller friendly
Bike & traveller friendly

FAQ

  • Seniors and Persons With Disabilities receive 50 % off one-way tickets. Active Duty Military with valid ID ride free.

  • Children ages 3 years old and younger do not need a ticket on Chicago Water Taxi.

  • Chicago Water Taxi does have limited wheelchair accessible route options that are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance. Please call 312-337-1446 to inquire about availability.

  • Yes but all luggage is subject to inspection by security personnel.

  • Tickets do not expire by date, only by use. Tickets can be used several seasons after the purchase date.

  • Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed on the water taxis. Some limited water taxi routes sell water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.

  • Yes the water taxis have restrooms.

  • We do not go to Navy Pier, the Michigan Avenue Stop is one mile west of Navy Pier. 

  • The water taxis oprate rain or shine

  • The water taxi season generally runs from March thorugh the end of December. Service starts mid morning on weekdays, and late mornings on weekends, and runs until mid evening. For exact departre times use the trip planner here; www.chicagowatertaxi.com 

  • One Way Tickets are $10.00 ($5.00 for seniors) and children 3 years of age and younger are free.

  • Commuter Ten Rides can be purchased via registering through the website as a commuter Here (hyperlink commuter sign up). 

  • Chicago Water Taxi Stops at Chinatown (Ping Tom Park), Michigan Ave (400 N Michigan Ave) and Ogilvie/Union (Metra Stations). 

  • Three out of four water taxis are climate controlled.