Is it safe to walk through downtown Chicago?

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.



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You should be fine on the Blue Line. I have always taken the train, inexpensive and avoids the traffic you'll see out the train window. Permit me to add -- one of the best parts of riding the Blue Line from O'Hare is watching all the cars stuck in traffic as you whiz by.

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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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The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride from ORD anytime, 24/7. How much does it cost to get from ORD to Chicago IL? The average price for this trip is $49.

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You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?

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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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