The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)
An elevated rail-to-trail greenway running through the Northwest Side — Chicago's answer to the High Line.
The call
Worth it for the right traveler.
Why
- 01
A pleasant, leafy elevated path that strings together hip neighborhoods and gives a local's-eye view of the city — great for a run or a stroll.
Our read - 02
The honest catch is that it's lower-key than NYC's High Line: less designed spectacle, more functional greenway, so come for the neighborhood vibe rather than a headline attraction.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail) isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail) is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, it depends on the day.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free
- Timing
- Daylight in fair weather; it's exposed with little shade.
- Allow
- 45–90 min
- Accessibility
- Ramped access points make the trail wheelchair and stroller friendly.
- Getting there
- Runs 2.7 miles across the Northwest Side; access ramps near Blue Line Damen and Western.