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Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included

Chicago Architecture Center
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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.

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 purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Departure Point

  • Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive.

Return Details
  • Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive.

Duration
2 hours

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center
111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
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.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Washington/Wabash
Chicago, IL 60602
Washington/Wabash "L" station
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
View Trump Tower.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Marshall Field and Company Building
111 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602
View the Marshall Field Building
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Harold Washington Library Center
400 S State St, , Chicago, Illinois
View the Harold Washington Library and State/Van Burnen Station
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: MCC Chicago, Federal Bureau of Prisons
71 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60605
View the Metropolitan Correction Center
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 343 S Dearborn St
343 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604
View the Fisher Building.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: DePaul University - DePaul Center
1 East Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
View the DePaul Center.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 175 W Jackson Blvd
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
View the Insurance Exchange Building
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Clinton
540 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Clinton St/Lake St "L" Station
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 567 W Lake St
567 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60661
View the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) headquarters.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Board Of Trade Building
141 W Jackson Blvd, La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
View the Chicago Board of Trade Building
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 180 N Wabash Ave
180 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
View the LeMoyne Building
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Washington/Wabash
Chicago, IL 60602
Washington/Wabash "L" Station
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center
111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Return to Chicago Architecture Center
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
Inclusions
  • Fare to ride the Chicago Elevated Rail system
  • Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide.

Exclusions
  • Food or drink
  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Coat check

Redemption Instructions
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time and present your ticket to the box office at the Chicago Architecture Center. You will receive a "Ventra" card which is necessary to access the Elevated Rail system.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Center in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

This offer is not eligible for promo codes.

Need To Know Info

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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