What's River North like?
Visitors really like River North, especially its museums, bars and riverfront access. Make sure that you enjoy this scenic neighbourhood's great shops and restaurants. With a trip to State Street or Shops at Northbridge, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago.
Where are the best places to stay in River North?
We have 403 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite places to stay in River North:
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Hotel with 2 restaurants and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Health club • 24-hour front desk
The Penthouse at Grand Plaza
Hotel with outdoor pool- Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Garden
The Langham, Chicago
Luxury hotel with spa and indoor pool- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • a hot tub • Health club • Central location
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
Hotel with restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Cafe • Central location
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
City centre hotel with indoor pool- Free breakfast • Free in-room Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Pool loungers • Walkable location
How to get to River North
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 9 mi (14.6 km) from River North
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from River North
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from River North
Getting to River North on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Merchandise Mart Station
- Chicago Station (Brown Line)
- Grand Station (Red Line)
Things to see and do in and around River North
What to see in River North
- Merchandise Mart
- Marina City
- The East Bank Club
- American Medical Association Headquarters
- Former Medinah Temple
Things to do in River North
- Bally's Casino Chicago
- House of Blues Chicago
- State Street
- Driehaus Museum
- Shops at Northbridge