What's Near West Side Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Near West Side, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and theater scene. Take a fun excursion to United Center. There's plenty more to see, including Credit Union 1 Arena and Milwaukee Avenue.
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 Intl. 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
Traveling to Near West Side by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Chicago Union Station
- Chicago Halsted Station
Getting to Near West Side on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Michael Jordan Statue
- Old St Patrick’s Church
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
- The Old Post Office
- St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
- Packer Schopf Gallery
- Batcolumn