Location & Area

North Boundary: 300 S Jackson
South Boundary: 1200 S Roosevelt
East Boundary: 100 E Michigan
West Boundary: ~400 W Chicago River
Primary Zip Code: 60605

The South Loop is an exciting, vibrant, growing area that is setting new standards for Chicago’s urban dwellers. Located immediately south of Chicago’s Loop, it’s a preferred location for those who want to live, work and play in one dynamic area. The South Loop’s pocket neighborhoods include Printer’s Row and Dearborn Park.

Current Trends and Facts of South Loop Chicago

The area has been steadily increasing in popularity, driven by its proximity to the Loop, the lakefront, Soldier Field and picturesque Grant Park. South Loop’s neighborhood is an easy walk to Michigan Avenue and the financial centers of LaSalle Street.

Chicago’s Museum Campus, with the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium, is the cultural anchor of the neighborhood. The beautiful campus, surrounded by Lake Michigan, creates wonderful opportunities for culture and education just about every day of the year.

Home to Columbia College and the School of the Art Institute, the South Loop neighborhood draws many promising artists to the city.

It is also steps from the Loop, which gets its name from the CTA’s elevated tracks that loop the area. Residents enjoy unparalleled transportation to the rest of the city and the suburbs via train, bus, and “L”.