Chicago Guide and Subway map

Discover Chicago from the river to the lakefront, with architecture, museums, neighbourhood stops and space to explore. Chicago City Guide 2027 brings 36 places, seven curated walks, CTA L maps and a day planner together on your iPhone and iPad.

Start with the skyline, pause beside the water or spend an afternoon with art. Find a place that interests you, see it on the map and turn your favourite discoveries into your Chicago itinerary.

36 PLACES, MANY SIDES OF CHICAGO
Browse sights, museums, parks, neighbourhoods, cafes, restaurants, bars and live music across 11 area groups. Search for a place and read its story, highlights, visit notes and access information. Original illustrations set the scene, while official links provide visitor details.

Discover Cloud Gate, the Chicago Riverwalk, Navy Pier and the Cultural Center. Find inspiration at the Art Institute of Chicago, explore the Field Museum or look towards the stars at Adler Planetarium. Make time for Chinatown, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park or a different perspective from the city's observation decks.

YOUR ARCHITECTURE PASSPORT
Explore four architecture discoveries: the Riverwalk, Marina City, Chicago Cultural Center and Willis Tower. Mark the places you have visited and keep your progress saved on your device.

Follow your curiosity from river views to the Loop. Read about each destination, add it to your plans and open walking directions. Building interiors, observation decks and tours have separate access and booking arrangements.

SEVEN CURATED WALKING IDEAS
Explore architecture from river to sky, discover Millennium Park, plan a Museum Campus day or follow a northern lakefront sequence. Find ideas and architecture in Hyde Park, enjoy an art-filled Loop morning or take your time in River North.

Each walk brings together suggested stops and practical notes. Calculate walking directions through Apple Maps, add the places to My Day and adjust the outing to suit your interests. Choose one major museum for an unhurried visit, leave time for a meal or shorten a walk when the weather changes.

MILLENNIUM PARK AND LAKEFRONT DISCOVERIES
Explore eight discovery points inside and around Millennium Park, including Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden and Pritzker Pavilion. Select a pin for a short introduction, add it to your day or open directions.

Discover nearby Maggie Daley Park, Buckingham Fountain and places along the lakefront. Make room for public art, green spaces and a view of Lake Michigan between visits.

CTA L MAPS AND TRANSPORT REFERENCE
Explore all eight CTA L lines and 143 rail station pins. Browse route information for CTA buses, Pace, Metra and water services, with 282 routes in the combined saved network.

Use the offline CTA L connection planner to explore station-to-station journeys. Its times are illustrative, not live departures or timetable predictions. Bus, Metra, Pace and water journeys use online services; check current operator schedules, fares and service notices before travelling.

Find airport guidance for O'Hare and Midway, plus official transport links for your arrival and return.

BUILD YOUR OWN CHICAGO DAYS
Create multiple days in My Day, save places, reorder stops and add notes. Adjust visit durations to leave space for a gallery, a park pause or dinner. Your plans and passport progress stay saved locally, ready to revisit during your trip.

FOOD, EVENINGS AND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Browse cafes, restaurants, bars and live music in Eat & Night. Find city weather, local time and practical planning information, plus links for tours, tickets, car hire and mobile data through external providers.

Place text, illustrations, saved days and stored transport data are available locally. Map tiles, new walking directions, weather and external services require internet access. This independent guide contains advertising and is not affiliated with transport operators or attractions.

Find your favourite side of Chicago and make your next city day your own.