What's River North like?
Visitors really like River North, especially its museums, restaurants and riverfront access. Make sure that you enjoy this scenic neighbourhood's great shops and bars. With a trip to State Street or Shops at North Bridge, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Dave & Buster's and Merchandise Mart.
Where are the best places to stay in River North?
We have 377 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite places to stay in River North:
The Langham, Chicago
Luxury hotel with spa and indoor pool- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Hot tub • Health club • Central location
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
3-star hotel with restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Cafe • Central location
The Westin Chicago River North
Upmarket hotel with restaurant- Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Luxury hotel with spa and indoor pool- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Fitness centre • Central location
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North, a Marriott Hotel
3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to River North
River North is located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from the heart of Chicago.
Flying to:
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from River North
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from River North
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 20 mi (32.3 km) from River North
Getting to River North on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Chicago Station (Brown Line)
- Merchandise Mart Station
- 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
- St. James Cathedral
- American Medical Association Headquarters