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South Loop is the 31st most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with 31,803 residents.

South Loop has excellent public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Dearborn Park, Printers Row, Chinatown, East Pilsen, South Commons, The Loop and Prairie Shores.

Walk Score of South Loop, Chicago, IL

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in South Loop.

South Loop is the 31st most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with a Walk Score of 89.

The best Chicago neighborhoods for walkability are Printers Row, Near North and Sheridan Park.

South Loop Neighborhood Ranking

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Population

29 Chinatown 90 74 75 4,693
30 Lathrop Homes 90 63 73 3,636
31 South Loop 89 89 79 31,803
32 Buena Park 89 79 80 12,822
33 Ravenswood Gardens 89 66 71 1,273

Eating & Drinking

There are about 203 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in South Loop. People in South Loop can walk to an average of 11 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for The Field MuseumGo blackhawks! Seriously the Field Museum is a must for any tourist in the south loop / printers row area. Take the family and see the great exhibits!

Alexander Price
on The Field Museum

Transit Score of South Loop, Chicago, IL

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips.

Public Transit Routes

South Loop has excellent public transportation and about 34 bus, 1 rail and 4 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

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South Loop has about 30 car shares from RelayRides, Zipcar and I-GO.

Neighborhood Guides

Terri Buseman

A resident of the South Loop since 1985, Terri Buseman has sold a variety of downtown properties, from single family homes and townhomes, to lofts and condominiums since 2004. She and her husband have raised their family in the city, and therefore can relate to the challenges families face when making real estate changes.

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Bike Score of South Loop, Chicago, IL

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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thumbnail for Museum CampusEnjoy the lakefront path by renting bikes in museum campus.

Terri Buseman
on Museum Campus

thumbnail for Weather Mark Tavern LLCYou will find this restaurant filled with neighbors on Monday night for the burger and beer special.

Terri Buseman
on Weather Mark Tavern LLC

Apartments & Rentals in South Loop

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Rental info for The Lex in the South Loop area

The Lex

$1,572-$3,341

1-3 beds

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