Architecture in Chicago, Illinois

A Guide for Travelers to Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois is known for its architecture and has long been connected with some of architecture's most important names: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe, and Holabird & Root. Follow these links for a virtual tour of must-see architecture in Chicago.

Must-See Buildings in Chicago:

• Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower)
• Farnsworth House (near Chicago)
• The Old Colony Building
• The Marquette Building
• Leiter Building (II) (Sears, Roebuck & Company Building)
• The Robie House
• The Rookery
• The Arthur Heurtley House
• Frank Lloyd Wright Home
• Frank Lloyd Wright Studio
• Frank W. Thomas House
• Nathan G. Moore House
• William Winslow Residence

Famous Chicago Architects :

• Daniel Burnham
• Bruce Graham
• William Holabird
• William Le Baron Jenney
• Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
• Louis Henri Sullivan
• Frank Lloyd Wright

Learn More About Architecture in Chicago:

Chicago Architects Oral History Project
From the Art Institute of Chicago, an impressive collection of narratives that explore the development of Chicago's architecture from the early 1900s to the present day.

Chicago Architecture Foundation
Site includes a virtual walking tour past famous skyscrapers.

Chicago's Loop
From YeloDog, an easy-to-use, frequently updated guide to the architectural wonders of the Chicago business district known as The Loop.

Plan Your Chicago Itinerary:

For excellent tours of Chicago architecture, visit the National Register of Historic Places. You'll find maps, photographs, historical information, and travel recommendations.

Choose a Historic Chicago Hotel :

If you'd like to stay in a historic landmark building, you'll be interested in the following hotels. (Details for each hotel will open in a new window)

• Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel (hotel details). Built in 1927, the centrally-located 14-story hotel is known for its lavish Crystal Ballroom.
• Deer Path Inn (hotel details). Located 30 miles north of Chicago in Lake Forest, this stately Tudor is modeled after a 15th-century English Manor House.

Visit our travel center to find more hotels in Chicago

Look for Special Offers in Chicago:

For special offers and helpful visitor information, explore the Chicago pages here at About.com.

Schedule a Flight to Chicago:

Choose your travel dates and browse our Travel Center to find a flight to Chicago (link will open in a new window)