Chicago’s “L,” or elevated train, is an icon of public transportation and a major feature of the Loop neighborhood. On this interactive tour, you’ll learn about the railway’s history while experiencing it as a rider. Meet your guide in the morning and set off with just a small group for company. As you ride between stops, you’ll also view Chicago icons like the Willis Tower, and will learn about the city’s architectural history.
- This small-group tour is capped at 10 to keep things personal
- Learn all about the L’s history as you go for a ride (fare included)
- Admire Chicago’s architectural highlights as you go
- Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center is included in the cost
What To Expect
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 • Admission Ticket Included
Washington/Wabash
Washington/Wabash “L” station
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
View Trump Tower.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marshall Field and Company Building
View the Marshall Field Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harold Washington Library Center
View the Harold Washington Library and State/Van Burnen Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
MCC Chicago, Federal Bureau of Prisons
View the Metropolitan Correction Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
343 S Dearborn St
View the Fisher Building.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
DePaul University – DePaul Center
View the DePaul Center.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
175 W Jackson Blvd
View the Insurance Exchange Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clinton
Clinton St/Lake St “L” Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
567 W Lake St
View the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) headquarters.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Board Of Trade Building
View the Chicago Board of Trade Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
180 N Wabash Ave
View the LeMoyne Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington/Wabash
Washington/Wabash “L” Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Architecture Center
Return to Chicago Architecture Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
Seating at stations and on the train is not guaranteed.
This tour is not ADA accessible. Stairs are required.
Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking or standing.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Max group – 10
