The
Grand-Red station
is the nearest one to Navy Pier in Chicago.
Navy Pier is a bit of a longer walk, but
very do-able
. You cross the street, go down a set of steps and take public sidewalks (well traveled) to the Pier.
Navy Pier is free and open to the public year-round
. Before you visit, be sure to familiarize yourself with our hours and admission policies, directions, and parking information. To skip the ticket lines for ticketed events and attractions, buy tickets online before you arrive.
Located at 600 E. Grand Avenue, Navy Pier is
easily accessible via car or public transportation
. Visit us today and discover more than 50 acres of parks, attractions, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and so much more.
A friendly, furry reminder:
Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, but did you know
it’s also a dog-friendly destination
? Enjoy the dog days of summer with your very own dog at the Pier. From strolling to dining, there is tons to do with your pup at Navy Pier. Bring a leash for them, a mask for you and we’ll see you soon!
How do people in Chicago get around without a car?
- Yellow Cab Chicago.
- Flash Cab.
- Checker Taxi Chicago.
- City Service Taxi.
- Uber.
- Lyft.
Chicago’s favorite sky spectacle show
Wednesday and Saturday nights from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
. Find a spot anywhere on the pier to take in this dazzling free display.
How much is parking at Navy Pier? The average price to park for three hours at Navy Pier ranges from
$15 – $35
depending on the season and how far away you park. If you choose to park all day, you will pay upwards of $50.
Smoking, except in authorized places
.
The Pier experienced a name change this year! Municipal Pier was officially renamed Navy Pier in 1927
as a tribute to the Navy personnel who were housed at the Pier during World War I
.
Public transit directions from Cloud Gate (The Bean), Chicago to Navy Pier, Chicago. The distance between Cloud Gate (The Bean), Chicago and Navy Pier, Chicago is approximately
2.76 mi
, which can typically be travelled in 32 min.
Navy Pier’s Diverse Past
Numbering already more than a century of constant use, the Navy Pier has served the city of Chicago in numerous and quite different ways. It has been
a recreation and entertainment venue, a university, a naval base, an army base, a convention centre, as well as a food storage facility
.
Each ride lasts
about 13 minutes
and rotates three times. A ride on the old ferris wheel was only seven minutes and rotated once. The new gondolas have air conditioning and heating systems. This improvement allows you to comfortably ride the Centennial Wheel in Chicago’s painfully cold winters and hot summers.
Tickets for single rides are
$12 for military and children ages 3 to 11 and $15 for adults
. Children younger than 3 can ride for free.
Parking at Navy Pier is easy and convenient with
two on-site parking garages, West Garage and East Garage located at 600 E. Grand Avenue
. The garages are connected to the Pier and can accommodate 1,500 vehicles. There is a flat rate parking fee seven days a week.
| Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00pm |
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The historic Chicago Athletic Club has the ultimate view of Millennium Park, Lake Michigan, and Navy Pier.
There’s no doubt the fireworks will be spectacular from here if you can find a spot on the popular bar’s outdoor balcony
.
Are dogs allowed on beach in Chicago?
Two of Chicago’s beaches, Montrose Beach and Belmont Harbor Beach, have reserved dog-friendly areas for canines to kick up some sand
. The Montrose Harbor Dog Beach, located at the northern end of the beach, is a 3.83-acre area open year-round where dogs can roam leashless.
Are dogs allowed in Chicago parks?
Dog friendly areas are designated sections within Chicago parks or beaches, where dogs are allowed to run and play off-leash
, the only areas in the city where this is allowed. Until the creation of these areas, dogs were only allowed in the city’s parks on a leash.
Are taxis safe in Chicago?
Are taxis safe in Chicago? Put simply,
taxis in Chicago are safe and easy to use
. You can hail them in the street, call them in advance or even book them online.
Can you walk everywhere in Chicago?
Walking. Many of the city’s top attractions are a short walk or ride away from each other.
Weather-permitting, walking is the best way to see the city and the hidden treasures of architecture and public art in the downtown area
. When planning your route, keep in mind that every 8 blocks equal 1 mile.
Are the buses safe in Chicago?
“While crime does occasionally occur on CTA buses and trains—as it does anywhere else in the city—
overall CTA is a very safe environment
,” responded spokesman Brian Steele.
The fireworks are perfectly accompanied by music, a truly awesome experience. To enjoy the fabulous lit up skies and cityscape head to Navy Pier every
Wednesday at 9:30 pm and Saturday at 10:15 pm
!
Published March 24, 2022 • Updated on March 24, 2022 at 5:46 pm. Navy Pier’s iconic firework show is returning to the lakefront this summer, along with a number of music and fitness events. Fireworks will start along the pier on
June 1
and continue weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays through August.
Will Chicago have fireworks?
Published December 27, 2021 • Updated on December 27, 2021 at 4:36 pm.
Chicago will have its largest fireworks display ever this New Year’s Eve
, the city announced Monday. A 1.5-mile-long fireworks show will explode along the city’s lakefront and Chicago River at midnight, marking the city’s entry in 2022.
