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Buckingham Fountain – Polk Bros Fountain loop from Northwestern University Chicago Campus

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Buckingham Fountain – Polk Bros Fountain loop from Northwestern University Chicago Campus

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Buckingham Fountain – Polk Bros Fountain loop from Northwestern University Chicago Campus

00:29

7.70km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.42 km for 135 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.23 km

Buckingham Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The Buckingham Fountain is across the South DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park. Cycling isn't permitted in the park, but it's well worth stopping and pushing across to have a look. The lake views from this side of the road are quite special as well.

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3.54 km

Field Museum

Highlight • Monument

The Field Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the world and attracts over a million visitors a year. It is part of Chicago's lakefront Museum Campus, which also includes the John G. Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium.

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4.31 km

View of downtown Chicago from the Shedd Aquarium

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view towards the skyline from the loop around the aquarium especially in the evenings is priceless.

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7.48 km

Polk Bros Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Polk Bros Park is a 13-acre space at Chicago's Navy Pier and serves as a vibrant "front lawn" for the iconic pier. The park features the Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, which includes restrooms, seating, a 35-foot digital screen, LED lighting, and a green roof. The Polk Bros Fountain is a 100-foot-wide interactive water feature with 147 jets creating engaging mist tunnels. The Polk Bros Performance Lawns is at the park's south end and includes City Stage and Lake Stage, which can accommodate 700-1,700 people for various events. The park hosts concerts, film screenings, fitness classes, and public art exhibitions, throughout the year, making it a must-visit if exploring the area.

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7.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

231 m

172 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

1.94 km

558 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

26°C

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22 %

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Buckingham Fountain – Polk Bros Fountain loop from Northwestern University Chicago Campus

Buckingham Fountain

Field Museum

View of downtown Chicago from the Shedd Aquarium

Polk Bros Fountain

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