111 N Lake shore dr
Chicago, IL 60601

Chicago Fireboat Tours is located on the pier separating DuSable and Monroe Harbors. We’re docked right behind the MV Abegweit which is the large retired ferry boat that houses the Columbia Yacht Club.

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If you’re taking a taxi, limo, or ride-share service, there is an easy drop off point in the cul-de-sac at the very east end of LOWER Randolph St, East (towards the lake) of Lake Shore Dr.

Paid parking is available at the DuSable Harbor parking lot. The entrance to the lot is located off LOWER Randolph St just east of Lake Shore Dr, and the parking lot itself is located underneath Lake Shore Dr. Please allow plenty of time to find parking and walk to our vessel, which is about a 5 minute walk from the parking lot. 

From the North via Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Randolph Street
Turn left at bottom of exit ramp
Turn left at second light (do not enter cul-du-sac)
Merge left (along the black fence,) down the ramp leading down to parking lot
Take a ticket at the gate to enter the parking lot
Paid parking, when available, pay upon exit

From the South via Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Randolph/Wacker Drive
Proceed straight through the traffic light
Merge left (along the black fence,) down the ramp leading down to parking lot
Take a ticket at the gate to enter the parking lot
Paid parking, when available, pay upon exit

From the West via Randolph Street:
Proceed east on Randolph Street - Mid-Level
(If coming from Michigan Avenue, do not go to upper level Randolph)
Turn left at last stop light (do not enter cul-du-sac)
Merge left (along the black fence,) down the ramp leading down to parking lot
Take a ticket at the gate to enter the parking lot
Paid parking, when available, pay upon exit

Once you park you’ll walk towards the lakefront and look for the MV Abegweit, which is a 372 foot blue and white vessel housing the Columbia Yacht Club. Our boat, the Fred A. Busse is located on the same dock as the Abegweit, just east (behind) her.

Here are 3 additional parking garages which are within a 5-10 minute walk to our boat:
Impark - 155 N Harbor Dr
SP+ Parking - 175 N Harbor Dr
Field Harbor Parking Garage - 165 N Field Blvd

We also recommend using Spot Hero (www.spothero.com) or Park Whiz (www.parkwhiz.com) to find cheap options for parking near our dock. Just use 111 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 as your destination address. Look for the big red Fireboat!