Interactive Downtown Chicago Street-Satellite Map from Chicago Traveler

Zoom and Reposition This Useful Map of Chicago

Try out our new Google-enabled Chicago map. You can use the controls in the upper left-hand corner to move in any direction and also to zoom-in for a closer look or zoom-out to get a wider perspective. You can also drag the map in any direction if you hold the left mouse button down. Click the upper-right hand Satellite or Hybrid buttons to change the view to include satellite images and overlay a Chicago street map.

Downtown Chicago Map - Helpful Hints

The Downtown Google map of Chicago is helpful for first-time tourists visiting the Central Loop of Chicago and the Near North Side, and highlights all of the Chicago streets, attractions, Metra stations and more. Like New York City, Chicago has a visitor-friendly grid system that makes exploring this major American city easy for travelers. Also, their cheap and efficient public train system - The L - is a fast and affordable way to travel the most prominent streets on the Chicago map. Here are a few inside tips when traversing the map of Chicago.

• Dress Appropriately: The Windy City is known for its humid Summers and frighteningly chilly Winters. Depending on what time of the year you're visiting Chicago, you'll want to know ahead of time what the forecast calls for. Visit our Chicago weather page for general Chicago weather information, as well as helpful links with up-to-the-minute Chicago weather forecasts.

As you can see from our Chicago maps Google, Chicago is highly walkable compared to other Midwestern cities. In particular, the Near North Side and the Central Loop of Downtown Chicago require very little driving. Our simple recommendation is to wear comfortable shoes when you a partake in a day of sightseeing in Chicago, and be sure to stay hydrated during the humid Summer months.

Want the knowledge of an insider when walking the streets of Chicago? Then check out our guide to the top Chicago walking tours.

• Try Public Transportation: Public transportation in Chicago is quite simply the cheapest and most efficient way to get around the streets of Chicago. For just $2.25, the L Train elevated rail and subway can take you as far as Chicago O'Hare Airport, and there are dozens of L stations conveniently located around Downtown Chicago and the Near North Side. If you're hoping to save a couple bucks while traveling Downtown Chicago, we highly recommend taking the L.

For more information on Chicago transportation - including car rentals, limo service, flight information and more - check out guide to transportation in Chicago.

• Check Out the Free Fun: Take advantage of the fun, free activities on the Chicago map. There are a number of ways to keep busy on your vacation in Chicago - the trick is knowing where to look. Some of the best free things to do in Chicago include visiting the Chicago Cultural Center. This free Chicago attraction offers free exhibits on the history of Chicago, as well as top Chicago art galleries and even a reading room to kick back and relax in. This Chicago attraction also offers free theater performances throughout the year, and its beautiful exterior make it one of the most prominent historical landmarks in the Chicago Loop.

For more free Chicago sightseeing, travel east to Grant Park and explore its many statues and scenery. Popular Chicago attractions in Grant Park include the Buckingham Fountain - one of the largest fountains in the entire world and a staple of this Chicago park since 1927. Just north of Grant Park is the man-made Millennium Park, which is the home of Cloud Gate - or "The Bean" as it has come to be known by Chicago locals - and is one of the most popular photo-ops on the Downtown Chicago map.

For inside information on the best free things to do in Chicago, check out our extensive list of free Chicago activities Downtown.

• Don't Go Hungry!:Chicago has a reputation as a city that likes to eat, and nowhere is that more evident than the Downtown Loop and Near North Side neighborhoods. Try signature Chicago favorites like hot dogs, deep dish pizza and more from some of the most popular Chicago restaurants Downtown. To learn about the tastiest food on the Downtown Chicago map, visit our directory of the best restaurants in Chicago.

For our complete inventory of resourceful Chicago maps, check out the Chicago maps page and get started on planning your next vacation in Chicago!