The Chicago Riverwalk along the river between the Michigan Avenue and Wabash bridges, with the lower promenade on the far bank below tall downtown buildings.

Free entry

Antoine Taveneaux · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Chicago Riverwalk

The Chicago Riverwalk is a public promenade about 2 km long on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River, running from Lake Street to Lake Michigan. Built in stages from 2001, it passes under the downtown bridges and has terraces, a Vietnam veterans memorial plaza, cafés, boat landings and kayak rental.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 06:00–23:00
Price: Free entry

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source chicago.gov

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon06:00–23:00

Tue06:00–23:00

Wed06:00–23:00

Thu06:00–23:00

Fri06:00–23:00

Sat06:00–23:00

Sun06:00–23:00

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago Riverwalk free?

Yes. Entry to Chicago Riverwalk is free.

What are the opening hours of Chicago Riverwalk?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 06:00–23:00.

Free entry

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