Every Street

United States

Walk every street in Chicago

Chicago has 5,208 streets, about 6,350 km in all, across 77 community Areas and 216 neighborhoods. Every Street counts each street you walk, lights it up on your map and shows how much of Chicago you’ve covered, community Area by community Area.

Streets
5,208
To walk
6,350 km
Community Areas
77
Neighborhoods
216
Walking it all
≈ 1,270 hours
City pack
Free in the app

Chicago is a grid you can navigate by numbers. South of the Loop the streets count upwards, eight blocks to a mile, and Numbered Streets follows them; Mind the Place catches the half-streets tucked in between, like 23rd Place between 23rd and 24th Street. It is a city made for methodical walkers.

It is also made for walkers who like water. Across the Chicago River crosses the movable bridges of the Main Branch, The Riverwalk follows the south bank, and the Lakefront Trail runs along Lake Michigan. With 77 community areas to set foot in, from Rogers Park to Hegewisch, your own neighborhood is only the start.

Chicago’s own achievements

Every city in Every Street has badges only it has. These are Chicago’s.

  • Across the Chicago River

    Chicago has more movable bridges than any other city. Cross all nine on the Main Branch, from Columbus Drive to Orleans Street.

  • Lakefront Trail

    Follow the Lakefront Trail along Lake Michigan, 18 miles of shore from Edgewater to South Shore.

  • The Riverwalk

    Walk the Chicago Riverwalk on the south bank of the river, from the lake to Lake Street.

  • The Magnificent Mile

    Walk all of North Michigan Avenue, from the Loop across the river to Oak Street.

  • Numbered Streets

    South of the Loop the streets are numbered, from 1st to 138th. Eight blocks make a mile.

  • Mind the Place

    In Chicago a Place sits between two Streets: 23rd Place runs between 23rd and 24th Street. Find them.

  • The Boulevard Ring

    Since the 1800s Chicago's boulevards have linked its great parks. Walk a stretch of each, from Logan to Drexel.

  • All 77 Community Areas

    Set foot in every one of the 77 community areas, from Rogers Park to Hegewisch.

Like every city, Chicago also has Bridge Hunter, Neighborhood Collector and Landmarks.

Walk it like a local

  • Here your home turf is your neighborhood, and the app greets you with “Hey”.
  • Signature streets: North Michigan Avenue, South State Street and North Milwaukee Avenue.
  • Street names appear on Chicago’s own street signs, as you know them from the corner.

Community Areas of Chicago

Streets add up to community Areas, and each one earns a tier: Discovered, Bronze (25 %), Silver (50 %), Gold (75 %) and Conquered (90 %).

Community AreaStreetskm
Norwood Park176137.0
The Loop147111.4
Ashburn142144.2
Forest Glen142101.2
Near West Side129131.1
O'Hare12978.3
Near North Side12895.9
Lincoln Park126113.1
West Town119142.8
Austin104138.5
Logan Square9699.1
Lower West Side9478.5
Morgan Park8996.7
Mount Greenwood8887.3
Auburn Gresham84166.3

and 62 more

Landmarks on the way

Walk past them to collect them.

  • Cloud Gate
  • Buckingham Fountain
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Willis Tower
  • Chicago Theatre
  • DuSable Bridge
  • Chicago Water Tower
  • Navy Pier
  • Field Museum
  • Chinatown Gate
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Wrigley Field
  • Garfield Park Conservatory
  • Museum of Science and Industry

Walking every street in Chicago: questions

How many streets does Chicago have?

Every Street counts 5,208 streets in Chicago, about 6,350 km of them, from OpenStreetMap data, spread over 77 community Areas and 216 neighborhoods.

How long does it take to walk every street in Chicago?

About 6,350 km means roughly 1,270 hours at a walking pace of 5 km/h. At an hour a day, that is about 3.5 years. Every Street shows your progress street by street, so every walk counts.

Is Chicago free in Every Street?

Yes. Chicago is a free download inside the app: a city pack built from OpenStreetMap that then lives on your phone. The app is free, with no ads.

When does a street count as walked?

Once you have walked 90 % of it. Streets add up to community Areas, and each community Area of Chicago earns a tier: Discovered, Bronze (25 %), Silver (50 %), Gold (75 %) and Conquered (90 %).

Can I import walks I already made in Chicago?

Yes. Connect Apple Health or Health Connect, or import your Strava export, your Google Timeline or recorded GPX, TCX and FIT files. They are read on your phone, and nothing is uploaded.

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Street data © OpenStreetMap contributors, as of 29 September 2026.