Can you walk everywhere in Chicago?

Chicago is an extremely walkable city, from our downtown to our vibrant neighborhoods. Explore this map of pedestrian-friendly streets for the best areas to explore by foot.



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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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In fact, the L has been safer than ever over the past five years since the Chicago Transit Authority's much-publicized expansion and installation of a $26 million surveillance network consisting of 3,600 cameras on rail cars and platforms.

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The best way to get around Chicago is via public transportation – specifically the L train. Operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, the L (short for elevated train) is cheap and easy to use.

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How to Ride Chicago Transit Authority's L Train and Bus Lines. Many travelers use the L and buses in tandem to get exactly where they want to go; here's how to navigate both. Fares: The regular fare for the L train is $2.50, and for the bus lines it's $2.25 (you may purchase your ticket directly onboard).

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Ride the “L” Chicago's train system is known as the “L.” The name originated from a shortened version of the word “elevated.” Much like riding the New York City subway system, getting around Chicago on the “L” is easier than it appears. The train system services 140 stations located throughout the city.

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The Riverwalk is free and open to the public.

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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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Best Areas in Chicago for…
  • Best Neighborhood for First Time Visitors: The Loop (Downtown Chicago) ...
  • Best Neighborhoods for Families: South Loop and Lake Shore East. ...
  • Most Romantic Neighborhoods: Oak Park and Gold Coast. ...
  • Best Neighborhood for Nightlife: River North. ...
  • Best Neighborhood for Food and Restaurants: West Loop.


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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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It's easy to take public transportation in Chicago! Trains and buses are an affordable, fast way to see more of the city, and we highly recommend riding them with safety in mind. You can safely take the Blue Line from O'Hare airport or the Orange Line from Midway airport to your downtown hotel, any time day or night.

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