What's South Loop Like?

People go to South Loop to see attractions like Field Museum of Natural History and to explore its green spaces like Grant Park. Enjoy this scenic neighborhood's museums and fantastic lake views, not to mention its many restaurants. Soldier Field and John G. Shedd Aquarium are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in South Loop?

We have 161 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite places to stay in South Loop:

Sonder - Essex on the Park

Upscale hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Kasa Chicago South Loop Apartments

City-center guestrooms with kitchens, balconies

• • Free WiFi • Walkable location

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Upscale hotel

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Blake, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Boutique hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place

3-star hotel with 4 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to South Loop

South Loop is located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the heart of Chicago.

Flying to:

• • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from South Loop
• • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 8 mi (12.9 km) from South Loop
• • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from South Loop

Traveling to South Loop by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Chicago 18th Street Station
• • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station
• • Chicago McCormick Place Station

Getting to South Loop on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Roosevelt Station
• • Cermak-McCormick Place Station
• • Harrison Station

Things to See and Do in and around South Loop

What to See in South Loop

• • Soldier Field
• • McCormick Place
• • Grant Park
• • Wintrust Arena
• • Columbia College Chicago

Things to Do in South Loop

• • Field Museum of Natural History
• • John G. Shedd Aquarium
• • Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
• • State Street
• • Arie Crown Theater

Other Popular South Loop Attractions

• • Northerly Island Park
• • Northerly Island
• • Lakefront Trail
• • Burnham Park
• • Vee Jay Records Building/Record Row

When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 30°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)