Getting around
- Several CTA lines ride the elevated tracks that circle the Loop.
- The Red and Blue lines run underground below downtown.
- Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center are the big commuter-rail stations.
- The Pedway is a set of underground walkways that link some downtown buildings.
Homes
- Condos and apartments in high-rises.
- Some older office buildings have been turned into homes.
- Ask whether parking comes with the home or costs extra.
Out and about
- Millennium Park and Cloud Gate, the shiny sculpture people call the Bean.
- The Art Institute of Chicago.
- The Chicago Riverwalk.
- The Theater District and State Street shopping.
- The Willis Tower Skydeck.
Good to know
- Weekdays are the busiest time downtown.
- Before you buy a condo, ask for the building's yearly budget and reserve study.
Thinking about The Loop?
Call or text. A short call is free.
Bilal Hameed · Crosstown Realtors Inc.
(773) 207-3652
Bilal@CrosstownRealtors.com
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Adapted from Crosstown Chicago’s guides by Catalin Maticiuc, used with permission.
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