What's Near South Side like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Near South Side, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and lake views. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Grant Park and Lake Michigan. McCormick Place and Soldier Field are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Near South Side
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Near South Side
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Near South Side
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 23 mi (37 km) from Near South Side
Travelling to Near South Side by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Chicago 18th Street Station
- Chicago McCormick Place Station
Getting to Near South Side on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Cermak-McCormick Place Station
- Roosevelt Station
Things to see and do in and around Near South Side
What to see in Near South Side
- McCormick Place
- Soldier Field
- Grant Park
- Lake Michigan
- Wintrust Arena
Things to do in Near South Side
- Arie Crown Theater
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
- State Street
- Glessner House Museum
Other popular Near South Side attractions
- Lakefront Trail
- Clarke House Museum
- Chess Records Building / Blues Heaven
- Burnham Park
- Northerly Island