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Chicago to Near South Side ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Chicago and Near South Side takes 20 min. The ferry service runs several times per day from Chicago to Near South Side. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Chicago to Near South Side ferry times

Ferries run 5 times a day between Chicago and Near South Side. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Near South Side at 6:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Near South Side? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Near South Side.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Near South Side, IL, USA?

Chicago Water Taxi operates a ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Chinatown hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min.

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