Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included

Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop.
The city's first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most defining features, the "L" offers incredible views of downtown. By being more than 20 feet off the ground, you'll see architectural details that are missed by most pedestrians at street level. This is our most comprehensive tour in the Loop, passing hundreds of buildings and highlighting ones of architectural significance. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Begin the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center. Fare to ride the Chicago Elevated Rail system is included. Please request a "Ventra" card from the Chicago Architecture Box Office when checking in for the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Washington/Wabash, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Washington/Wabash "L" station

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

View Trump Tower.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Marshall Field and Company Building, 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

View the Marshall Field Building

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605-1216

View the Harold Washington Library and State/Van Burnen Station

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: MCC Chicago, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 71 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

View the Metropolitan Correction Center

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 343 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

View the Fisher Building.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: DePaul University - DePaul Center, 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

View the DePaul Center.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 175 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

View the Insurance Exchange Building

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Clinton, 540 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

Clinton St/Lake St "L" Station

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 567 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

View the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) headquarters.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Board of Trade Building, 141 W Jackson Blvd La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60604-2992

View the Chicago Board of Trade Building

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 180 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

View the LeMoyne Building

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Washington/Wabash, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Washington/Wabash "L" Station

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Return to Chicago Architecture Center

Duration: 5 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Only about 15 minutes of this two-hour tour is on a train, while most of the remaining tour takes place outdoors standing on the station platforms."
"Pets are not allowed."
"The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice."
"Seating at stations and on the train is not guaranteed."
"This tour is not ADA accessible. Stairs are required."
"Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking or standing."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 2 Hours
Ponto de partida: 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Narration by a professional and certified guide.
• Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
• Fare to ride the Chicago Elevated Rail system
• Entry/Admission - Chicago Architecture Center

Não Incluído

• Food or drink
• Storage for luggage or strollers
• Coat check

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