Free high-speed Wi-Fi and plenty of power outlets. No purchase strictly required to sit, but 50% discount on handcrafted drinks if using a Capital One card.
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Best Way to Move Around: Walking, CTA Bus (Routes 29, 65, 66, 124 serving Streeterville/Navy Pier), or Divvy shared bikes
Standard Fare: 2.25USD
Transit Scams to Avoid: Beware of unmetered, unofficial taxis parked near Navy Pier entry points charging inflated flat rates; always use official CTA buses, rideshare apps, or metered city cabs.
Always negotiate and agree on the total flat fare before getting into a bicycle rickshaw around Navy Pier, as drivers may claim per-person or per-block rates upon arrival.
Fake Tour Ticket Resellers
Do not purchase boat tour or attraction tickets from individuals soliciting on Michigan Ave or Grand Ave. Buy directly from official ticket booths or online.
Streeterville is generally safe, but avoid walking alone late at night along lower Wacker Drive, lower Michigan Avenue multilevel streets, or unlit sections of the Lakefront Trail.
