CHINATOWN DOCK

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Address: South Branch Chicago River, Chicago, IL 6060660654

 Located at Ping Tom Memorial Park, this stop is your connection to some of Chicago’s best dim sum, bubble tea, and cultural landmarks. Jump off here for the Chinatown Gate, Nine-Dragon Wall, and local favorites like Lao Sze Chuan, MCCB Restaurant, MingHin, and Te'amo Boba Bar.

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CHINATOWN Dock

From Cermak-Chinatown Station
Exit the station and head south on Wentworth Avenue. Turn left on 19th Street and follow it to Ping Tom Memorial Park. The dock is located at the Pagoda by the river.

From the Chinatown Gate
Walk south on Wentworth Avenue to 19th Street. Turn left and walk to the Pagoda in Ping Tom Memorial Park. You’ll find the dock on the river.

CTA L Trains
Take the Red Line to Cermak-Chinatown. Walk south on Wentworth, then west on 19th Street to Ping Tom Memorial Park. The dock is located at the Pagoda by the river.

CTA Buses
Take Route 24 to Clark & 18th or Route 62 to Archer & Wentworth. From either stop, head to 19th Street and follow it west to Ping Tom Memorial Park. Look for the Pagoda to find the dock.

Divvy Bike Share
Dock your bike at 19th & Wells near the park entrance. Walk west into Ping Tom Memorial Park and head toward the Pagoda at the river’s edge.


Street Parking
Street parking is limited, but you can find public parking garages nearby. You can use the SpotHero app to reserve and pay for parking near the dock in advance.

Chicago’s Chinatown Gateway

Chicago’s Chinatown Gateway

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Triple Crown Restaurant

Triple Crown Restaurant

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Chui Quon Bakery

Chui Quon Bakery

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Te’amo Boba and Desert

Te’amo Boba and Desert

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Nine Dragon Wall

Nine Dragon Wall

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Chinatown Square

Chinatown Square

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On the boat

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.