Getting to Downtown Chicago
The center point of Chicago's main downtown district is defined for these directions as Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. From this point, you can easily access the Loop, Greater North Michigan Avenue, River North, the lakefront and more.
From the North/O’Hare Airport
Take I-90 East (Kennedy Expressway) and exit at Ohio Street. Turn right Michigan Avenue. Proceed a few block and go over Chicago River bridge to Wacker Drive.
From the South
From Indiana via the Skyway, take the Indiana Tollway (I-90) to the Chicago Skyway to the local traffic lanes of the I-94 north (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit onto I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) and follow the signs to Lake Shore Drive north. Exit at Wacker Drive. Stay to very right and go up ramp and proceed to third light, Michigan Avenue.
From Indiana via I-80/94
Take I-80/94 to the Calumet Expressway to I-94 north (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway) and follow the signs to Lake Shore Drive north. Exit at Wacker Drive. Stay to very right and go up ramp and proceed to third light, Michigan Avenue.
From the Southwest/Midway Airport
Take Cicero Avenue north to get to I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway). Take I-55 to Lake Shore Drive north. Exit at Wacker Drive. Stay to very right and go up ramp and proceed to third light, Michigan Avenue.
From the West
Take I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) into downtown as it turns into Congress Parkway. Turn left on Columbus Avenue. Turn left on Randolph Street. Turn right on Michigan Avenue and proceed a few blocks to Michigan Avenue.
Directions to Navy Pier
Navy Pier is located at 600 East Grand Avenue, just east of Lake Shore Drive. |