Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL

Situated on Lake Michigan and covering slightly more than 225 square miles, Chicago, IL has a Walk Score rating of 77. The city is very walkable and people can easily accomplish most errands without a car. The most walkable neighborhoods in Chicago are Near North Side, West Loop and Ukranian Village.

Wicker Park

96 / 100

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The Wicker Park section of Chicago has a Walk Score of 96, so leave your car parked and run your errands on foot. While you're out and about, you can swing by some of the cafes, specialty grocery stores, unique shops, and fashion boutiques.

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Near North Side

96 / 100

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The Near North Side of Chicago has a Walk Score of 96, making it the most walkable part of the city. There are more than 1,000 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars within walking distance.

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West Loop

96 / 100

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The second most walkable neighborhood of Chicago is the West Loop area, with a Walk Score of 96. Many of the residential areas are high-rise apartments with nearby restaurants, bakeries, delis, butchers, art galleries, and much more.

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Ukrainian Village

95 / 100

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The Ukrainian Village neighborhood in Chicago is a walker’s paradise with a Walk Score of 95. Most of the historic residential areas are walkable to cathedrals, museums, cafes, and bars.

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The Loop

95 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 95, the Loop community in Chicago is great for a carless lifestyle. Run your errands on foot and then head over to one of the more than 1,000 restaurants and bars.

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Grant Park

95 / 100

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The Grant Park neighborhood in Chicago has a Walk Score of 95, making it the sixth most walkable area in the city. You are within walking distance of quite a few places in this community, including the business district, Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, the Museum Campus, and the Art Institute of Chicago. There are also quite a few restaurants and bars in the area.

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Noble Square

94 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 94, Noble Square is the seventh most walkable area in Chicago. Residents and visitors can easily walk to parks, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shops.

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Lincoln Park

94 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 94, Lincoln Park in Chicago is the eighth most walkable area in the city. You can take a leisurely stroll along the water’s edge and then check out the Chicago History Museum and the Lincoln Park Zoo. There are hundreds of restaurants and bars within walking distance.

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Fulton River District

94 / 100

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The Fulton River District in Chicago is a walker’s paradise with a Walk Score of 94. You can run your errands on foot and walk to hundreds of restaurants from almost anywhere in this neighborhood.

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DePaul

92 / 100

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DePaul in Chicago has a Walk Score of 92, putting it in the top 10 most walkable areas of the city. While you're out and about, check out some of the parks, restaurants, bars, and movie theaters the neighborhood has to offer.

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