Taken from an elevated level of a parking garage, this vantage point offers a unique S-shaped view of a glass-paneled bar and the "L" as it passes through the city. At night, the light illuminates and reflects a captivating blue glow that's complemented by the light trails of the traveling train.
Plan
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Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
6AM-11PM
Fee
Free
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Wide-angle lens (16mm)
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How to get there
N41° 53' 22.9488"W87° 38' 01.8564"
This image of the "L" train and RXBAR was taken from Wells Kinzie Parking Garage. Enter the parking garage at the corner of N Wells St and W Kinzie St and then make you way to the north end of the garage.
Take the elevator up to the fifth floor and from there, you can exit through the doors and head left. Look west through one of the open spaces and you'll be able to see this view of the glass building and "L" train.
By public transportation:
- Closest station: Merchandise Mart (via Brown or Purple Lines)
- Head north on N Wells and the destination will be on your right
Address:
Wells Kinzie Parking Garage, 401 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
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