River North
Galleries, lofts and the busiest dining scene downtown.
Marina City and the Chicago River · GregMcCollum, CC0
To the Loop
1.2mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of River North.
Size
1.4sq mi
Central
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in River North.
River North sits just north of the river, from the Merchandise Mart to Michigan Avenue. Its old warehouses hold galleries, showrooms and loft homes, and its streets have more restaurants and bars than almost anywhere in the city.
The Chicago Riverwalk runs along the south edge, with smaller parks such as Ward (A. Montgomery) Park tucked between buildings.
RestaurantsNights outHigh-rise livingEasy without a carArts and cultureNew construction
The homes
What you'll find.
Loft conversions in brick and timber warehouses, high-rise condos, and newer glass towers along the river.
Loft condosHigh-rise condosNew towers
Getting around
How far is everything?
The Red, Brown and Purple lines run through River North. The Blue, Green, Orange and Pink lines run just past its edge. The Riverwalk and the Loop are across the bridges to the south.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- LandmarksMerchandise MartThe huge 1930 building on the river, with its own L stop.
- Arts and cultureGallery districtGalleries clustered around Superior and Huron.
- LandmarksMarina CityThe twin "corncob" towers on the river.
- Lake and riverChicago RiverwalkWalk, eat and kayak along the main branch.
Listed with us
Homes in River North.
Next door
Around River North.
Questions
Good to know.
What is River North known for?
River North sits just north of the river, from the Merchandise Mart to Michigan Avenue. Its old warehouses hold galleries, showrooms and loft homes, and its streets have more restaurants and bars than almost anywhere in the city.
What kind of homes are in River North?
Loft conversions in brick and timber warehouses, high-rise condos, and newer glass towers along the river.
How do you get downtown from River North?
River North is about 1.2 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Red, Brown and Purple lines run through River North. The Blue, Green, Orange and Pink lines run just past its edge. The Riverwalk and the Loop are across the bridges to the south.
Which neighborhoods are next to River North?
River North borders Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Streeterville, The Loop, West Loop, Magnificent Mile and West Town.
How do I find the schools for a home in River North?
Chicago Public Schools' School Locator shows the neighborhood schools for any address. We're happy to look one up with you for a home you're considering. Open the School Locator.
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Boundaries follow the City of Chicago's neighborhood map; locals draw some edges differently. Distances are straight-line miles. We describe places, homes and transit, not the people who live there. For schools, the CPS School Locator shows the schools for any address. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Marina City and the Chicago River by GregMcCollum, CC0; Merchandise Mart by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; Chicago Riverwalk and the River North riverfront by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; Oak Street Beach and Lake Shore Drive by Roman Boed, CC BY 2.0; South Pond and Nature Boardwalk, Lincoln Park by Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0; St. Michael Church and the Old Town Triangle by Victor Grigas, CC BY-SA 3.0; Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach and Milton Lee Olive Park by Roman Boed, CC BY 2.0; Grant Park by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0; Fulton Market District by Bex Walton, CC BY 2.0.