What you need to know
Chinatown, located south of Chicago’s Loop, is one of the country’s oldest and most populated neighborhoods formed by Chinese immigrants. The small district is packed with shops, authentic Chinese restaurants, tea houses, and historical landmarks such as the Nine-Dragon Wall, and is within walking distance from downtown Chicago, the museum campus, and nearby McCormick Place. Chinatown also connects to I-90 and I-55 and is accessible from the Red or Green CTA Lines. Visitors will enjoy the food and the lively atmosphere when walking around this historic Chicago neighborhood.
Population: 54,464
Zip: 60616
Communities: Chinatown Branch – Chicago Public Library, Chinese Community Center, Chinese American Service League, Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Major CTA Stops: Cermak-Chinatown (Red Line), Cermak-McCormick Place (Green Line)
