How pedestrian friendly is Chicago?

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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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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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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Chicago has a complex system of trains and buses reaching most parts of the city. Plus, you'll enjoy Chicago at its fullest since most of its inhabitants don't own a vehicle and rely on public transportation to get to and from work.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Chicago. Chicago is the 4th most walkable large city in the US with a Walk Score of 77.

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