What's Near West Side like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Near West Side, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighbourhood's live music and theatre scene. Take a fun excursion to United Center. There's plenty more to see, including Credit Union 1 Arena and Union Park.
How to get to Near West Side
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Near West Side
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 14.3 mi (23 km) from Near West Side
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Near West Side
Travelling to Near West Side by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Chicago Union Station
- Chicago Halsted Station
Getting to Near West Side on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Racine Station
- Polk Station (Pink Line)
- Illinois Medical District Station
Things to see and do in and around Near West Side
What to see in Near West Side
- United Center
- Credit Union 1 Arena
- Union Park
- University of Illinois Chicago
- UIC Forum
Things to do in Near West Side
- Milwaukee Avenue
- Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
- Maxwell Street Market
- Provision Theater
- Mars Gallery
Other popular Near West Side attractions
- Michael Jordan Statue
- Old St Patrick’s Church
- The Old Post Office
- St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
- Mary Bartelme Park