Located at Burnham Harbor along Chicago’s lakefront, the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show is accessible by car, public transit, bike, or on foot. Plan your route ahead of time so you can arrive ready to enjoy the show.
Arriving By Car
The closest and most convenient way to access the show:
Burnham Harbor / Museum Campus Parking Garage: 1356 S Museum Campus Dr
Located at the show entrance with hundreds of spots available for purchase.
McCormick Place Garages:
- Lot A (2301 S. Prairie Ave)
- Lot B (3050 S. Moe Dr)
- Lot C (2227 Ft. Dearborn Dr)
Northerly Island Parking Lot: 1400 S Linn White Dr
Several other convenient parking options are available within a short distance of the show site:
Millennium Park Garages (Downtown): 6 S Columbus Dr
Ideal for guests coming from downtown or North Side neighborhoods, with easy access to the lakefront.
From Millennium Park, guests can:
Walk along the scenic Lakefront Trail (~30 minutes) Grab a Divvy Bike from DuSable Lake Shore Drive & Monroe Street station and take the lakefront trail to the Divvy station conveniently located at Burnham Harbor.
Public Transportation
Chicago’s public transit system provides easy access to the show:
CTA Trains
Red, Orange, and Green Lines to Roosevelt Station Approximately a 15–20 minute walk east to Burnham Harbor
CTA Buses
Routes serving Museum Campus / Soldier Field area Stops within a short walk of the show entrance
We recommend checking routes and schedules in advance via the Chicago Transit Authority.
Arriving by Water
We are currently exploring options for dockside drop-off, including potential water taxi access. No private tender or dockage will be available at the show for arrival by private boat to the show.
Check back for updates as details are finalized.
Arriving by Bike
For accessing the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show from Lake Shore Drive, the best bike share option is Divvy, Chicago's bike-share program. Multiple Divvy stations are located near Museum Campus and the Lakefront Trail, offering easy access to the harbor. The 18.5-mile paved Lakefront Trail runs adjacent to Burnham Harbor and is a primary route for accessing the area.
Bike racks will also be available within the show grounds, and showgoers are encouraged to arrive by bicycle and enjoy the experience.