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Lower West Side

Illinois, United States · North America

About Lower West Side

Lower West Side works well as a base: 10 minutes from South Lawndale, 4km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

Lower West Side is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 34,410, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lower West Side sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lower West Side to your route.

About Lower West Side

Lower West Side is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is three miles southwest of the Chicago Loop and its main neighborhood is Pilsen ( PIL-sin). The Heart of Chicago is a neighborhood in the southwest corner of the Lower West Side.

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Lower West Side offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lower West Side located?

Lower West Side is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.8542 latitude, -87.6656 longitude.

What is the population of Lower West Side?

Lower West Side has a population of approximately 34,410 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
34,410
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.8542, -87.6656

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Lower West Side

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

4 km · about 5 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

4 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

4 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

5 km · about 10 min drive

Driving roads near Lower West Side

  • Right hereRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lower West Side.

Chicago

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 2,664,452

Bridgeport

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 33,878

McKinley Park

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 15,612

Near South Side

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 22,401

South Lawndale

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 73,826

Chicago Loop

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 33,442

East Garfield Park

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 20,656

North Lawndale

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 35,276

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