Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge view of Chicago Marathon on N Franklin St

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Illinois

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Chicago

This elevated vantage point from Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge gives you an eye-catching, symmetrical view of downtown — especially during one of the city's biggest events, the Chicago Marathon. If you get lucky, or are patient enough, you might catch a train coming by with the runners heading down the street, too.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Normal lens (70mm)
Comfortable shoes

How to get there

N41° 53' 13.2468"W87° 38' 08.0664"

This view of the Chicago Marathon was taken on the elevated platform of the Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge. The easiest way to get to this location is by taking public transportation and then walking. Once you reach the bridge, head to the south side near W Wacker Dr and then stand on the platform to get a higher perspective of N Franklin St. By public transportation to the north side of the bridge: - Closest station: Merchandise Mart (Brown or Purple Line) - Head northeast toward N Wells St - Turn right onto N Wells St - Turn right onto W Wacker Dr By public transportation to the south side of the bridge: - Closest station: Clark/Lake (via Brown, Green, Orange, Pink or Purple Line) - Head west toward N LaSalle St - Turn right onto N Franklin St