Talk Shows Theaters Tours Zoo Chicago covers over 225 square miles, bounded along the east by Lake Michigan, on the west by Cicero Avenue, on the north by Howard St. and on the south by 138th Street. The east-west dividing line is State Street. The north-south division is Madison Street.
Public transportation is one of the easiest and most economical ways to get around in Chicago.
Pedways Chicago has an underground system of pedestrian walkways that makes navigating the Windy City easier in inclement weather. At the far point under the Illinois Center at Michigan Avenue and the Michigan Avenue Bridge a network of walkways that lead to stores in the Loop area and the major train stations can be found. There is also an entrance elevator in loop buildings and subway stations. Maps of the Pedway are available in hotels and the Illinois Center.