Can I walk around Chicago alone?

Travel with others when you can. Walking with a friend or group is always a good idea. If you are traveling solo, consider exploring Chicago on a group tour. Our guided walking tours can give excellent recommendations for the safest, best experiences in town.



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Luckily, Chicago is quite walkable with tons of wide, designated walking areas. If you plan on staying in the main neighborhood areas of Chicago (as most tourists do), then you should be able to walk between different neighborhoods, too.

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Walking is one of the best ways to explore Chicago. Luckily, Chicago is quite walkable with tons of wide, designated walking areas. If you plan on staying in the main neighborhood areas of Chicago (as most tourists do), then you should be able to walk between different neighborhoods, too.

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9: Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is easy to navigate on foot and that's especially true for its downtown area. Many other parts of the city have sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly designs, too. Some of the best walkable areas include East Ukrainian Village, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Noble Square and Oak Park.

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Downtown Chicago, the Loop and Millennium Park areas, is very safe for tourists. It is a well-populated, well-lit, and heavily policed area of Chicago. Visitors should feel quite safe in this neighborhood, especially during the day and evening.

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How many days do you need in Chicago? 3-5 days is enough time to visit Chicago. For seeing the top tourist attractions and exploring some different areas, 3 days in Chicago is enough, just know your days will be packed. If you want a slightly slower-paced trip, 5 days will provide extra leisure time.

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The Riverwalk is free and open to the public.

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Its vast public transit system, which includes the L train and buses, makes navigating the city and its numerous areas simple. Furthermore, Chicago is a relatively walkable city, with several districts ideal for exploring on foot, like the Loop, Lincoln Park, and Lakeview.

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Chicago 'L' Stop Accolades
  • Most Dangerous L Stop: Belmont Red Line.
  • Stop With Most Assault and Batteries: Belmont Red Line.
  • Stop with most Robbery and Burglaries: State/Lake Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple Line.
  • Stop with Most Sex Crimes: Tied: Belmont Red, Argle Red, Grand Red, Washington Blue.


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Chicago is easy to navigate on foot and that's especially true for its downtown area. Many other parts of the city have sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly designs, too. Some of the best walkable areas include East Ukrainian Village, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Noble Square and Oak Park.

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Chicago is generally safe for travel. Even though Chicago is known for its relatively high average crime rate, this crime is mostly concentrated in certain neighborhoods. Typically, the south and west sides of the city are considered the most dangerous.

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