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Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included
(89) Reviews
Chicago Loop
About
Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop. The city's first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most defining features, the "L" offers incredible views of downtown. By being more than 20 feet off the ground, you'll see architectural details that are missed by most pedestrians at street level. This is our most comprehensive tour in the Loop, passing hundreds of buildings and highlighting ones of architectural significance. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purcha...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fare to ride the Chicago Elevated Rail system
Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
Narration by a professional and certified guide.
Food or drink
Storage for luggage or strollers
Coat check
Meeting Points
Departure
111 E Wacker Dr
Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Only about 15 minutes of this two-hour tour is on a train, while most of the remaining tour takes place outdoors standing on the station platforms.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
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Seating at stations and on the train is not guaranteed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included
(89) Reviews
Chicago Loop
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$35.00
Price varies by group size
About
Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop. The city's first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most defining features, the "L" offers incredible views of downtown. By being more than 20 feet off the ground, you'll see architectural details that are missed by most pedestrians at street level. This is our most comprehensive tour in the Loop, passing hundreds of buildings and highlighting ones of architectural significance. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purcha...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fare to ride the Chicago Elevated Rail system
Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
Narration by a professional and certified guide.
Food or drink
Storage for luggage or strollers
Coat check
Meeting Points
Departure
111 E Wacker Dr
Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive.
Return
Itinerary
1
Chicago Architecture Center
Begin the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center. Fare to ride the Chicago Elevated Rail system is included. Please request a "Ventra" card from the Chicago Architecture Box Office when checking in for the tour.
10 minutes
2
Washington/Wabash
Washington/Wabash "L" station
10 minutes
3
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
View Trump Tower.
5 minutes
4
Marshall Field and Company Building
View the Marshall Field Building
5 minutes
5
Harold Washington Library Center
View the Harold Washington Library and State/Van Burnen Station
15 minutes
6
MCC Chicago, Federal Bureau of Prisons
View the Metropolitan Correction Center
5 minutes
7
343 S Dearborn St
View the Fisher Building.
5 minutes
8
DePaul University - DePaul Center
View the DePaul Center.
5 minutes
9
175 W Jackson Blvd
View the Insurance Exchange Building
5 minutes
10
Clinton
Clinton St/Lake St "L" Station
15 minutes
11
567 W Lake St
View the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) headquarters.
