Retired Fireboat Engine 41, Fred A. Busse

Location & Parking

 
 

LOCATION & PARKING


**BOARDING LOCATION IS 111 N. LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60601**

Chicago Fireboat Tours IS ON THE BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT AMONG SOME OF Chicago’S BEST Attractions.

WE’RE DOCKED ON THE PIER between MONROE & DUsABLE HARBOR, JUST east of Millennium & Maggie Daley ParkS, and ABOUT A MILE south of Navy Pier. WE ARE ON THE SAME DOCK AS THE MV ABEGWEIT, A 372 BLUE & WHITE VESSEL HOUSING THE CLUMBIA YACHT CLUB.

 

If taking a taxi, limo, or ride-share service, there’s an easy drop off point in the cul-de-sac at the east end of LOWER Randolph St, East (towards the lake) of Lake Shore Dr.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Paid parking available at the DuSable Harbor parking lot. The entrance to the lot is off LOWER Randolph St just east of Lake Shore Dr, and the lot itself is located underneath Lake Shore Dr. Please allow plenty of time to find parking and walk to the boat, about a 5-10 minute walk from the lot. 

From the North via Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Randolph St. and turn left at bottom of ramp.
Turn left at second light (do not enter cul-du-sac)
Merge left (along the black fence,) down the ramp leading to parking lot
Take a ticket at the gate to enter the lot - pay upon exit after your cruise.

From the South via Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Randolph/Wacker Drive and proceed straight through the traffic light
Merge left (along the black fence,) down the ramp leading to parking lot
Take a ticket at the gate to enter the lot - pay upon exit after your cruise

From the West via Randolph Street/Michigan Ave:
Proceed east on Randolph Street – LOWER LEVEL
(If coming from Michigan Ave, do not go to upper level Randolph)
Turn left at last stop light (do not enter cul-du-sac)
Merge left (along the black fence,) down the ramp leading to parking lot
Take a ticket at the gate to enter the lot - pay upon exit after your cruise

Once you park, walk towards the lakefront and look for the MV Abegweit, which is a 372 foot blue and white vessel housing the Columbia Yacht Club. We’re located on the same dock, just east (behind) her - look for the big red Fireboat!

DuSable Harbor | 111 N. Lakeshore Drive | Chicago, IL 60601 | (312) 919-3367

 
 
 
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