Docks: Union Station/Willis Tower • Michigan Avenue • Navy Pier • Museum Campus/Buckingham Fountain
Click on one of the routes below to see associated departure times.
Route: Navy Pier to Michigan Avenue / Willis Tower
Departure Times
River Water Taxi is not operating for the remainder of the season! We will resume Spring 2025.
| Friday and Sunday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | ||
| Saturday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
Dock address
River route dock: 124 N. Streeter Drive
Single route tickets are only available for purchase at the water taxi docks. Ticket prices vary by route. Please visit our ticket booth for details. Purchases are credit or debit only.
One-way, Navy Pier to Michigan Avenue:
Adult: $10, Child: $5
One-way, Navy Pier to Willis Tower:
Adult: $17, Child: $10
Day passes available for purchase online. You’ll get access to all of our Lake Michigan and Chicago River docks, taking you throughout Chicago by water taxi. Day passes are valid for 24 hours and are $30 for Adults, $15 for Children. Buy now!
Route: Navy Pier to Buckingham Fountain / Museum Campus
Departure Times
Lake Water Taxi is not operating for the remainder of the season! We will resume Spring 2025.
| Monday, Friday & Sunday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | ||
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| Saturday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | ||
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | ||
Dock address
Lake route dock: 600 E. Grand Ave
Single route tickets are only available for purchase at the water taxi docks. Ticket prices vary by route. Please visit our ticket booth for details. Purchases are credit or debit only.
One-way, Navy Pier to Buckingham Fountain:
Adult: $17, Child: $10
One-way, Navy Pier to Museum Campus:
Adult: $17, Child: $10
Day passes available for purchase online. You’ll get access to all of our Lake Michigan and Chicago River docks, taking you throughout Chicago by water taxi. Day passes are valid for 24 hours and are $30 for Adults, $15 for Children. Buy now!
Highlights in the area
Attractions
Centennial Wheel
The most iconic part of Navy Pier is this nearly 200-foot-tall Wheel that debuted in honor of Navy Pier’s 100th anniversary and offers 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan.
Chicago’s premier waterfront destination, Navy Pier is a vibrant entertainment and exposition center with events, attractions, dining, shopping, and more.
Nearby places to eat
Billy Goat Tavern
Chef Art Smith’s Reunion
Garrett Popcorn
