Photos of Chicago

Tower Tops

One Prudential Plaza, Two Prudential Plaza, the Aon Center, Aqua and Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower stand tall in Downtown Chicago as seen from nearby Grant Park.

One Prudential Plaza, Two Prudential Plaza, the Aon Center, Aqua and Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower stand tall in Downtown Chicago as seen from nearby Grant Park.

Chicago Towers

Skyscrapers reach into the Illinois sky in Downtown Chicago.

Skyscrapers reach into the Illinois sky in Downtown Chicago.

Anamorphic

Abstract detail of Chicago's Aqua skyscraper.

Abstract detail of Chicago’s Aqua skyscraper.

Contents: Art!

Exterior architectural detail of the Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Exterior architectural detail of the Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Rumbling By

A Metra Electric and South Shore Line train passes through Chicago's Grant Park as it departs Van Buren Steet Station.

A Metra Electric and South Shore Line train passes through Chicago’s Grant Park as it departs Van Buren Steet Station.

Beehive in the Sky

The 1924 Metropolitan Tower—colloquially known as the "Beehive Building" due to the unique ornamentation atop it—rises 475 feet (145m) into the blue Chicago sky.

The 1924 Metropolitan Tower—colloquially known as the “Beehive Building” due to the unique ornamentation atop it—rises 475 feet (145m) into the blue Chicago sky.

City Chopper

A helicopter flies over Downtown Chicago as seen from Grant Park.

A helicopter flies over Downtown Chicago as seen from Grant Park.

 

Roosevelt in the Sky

Roosevelt University's 32-story Wabash Building reaches into the sky over Downtown Chicago near Grant Park.

Roosevelt University’s 32-story Wabash Building reaches into the sky over Downtown Chicago near Grant Park.

Urban Reflections

Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, bends and reflects nearby buildings at Millennium Park, Chicago.

Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, bends and reflects nearby buildings at Millennium Park, Chicago.

Trees and Curves

Lake Point Tower rises over barren wintry trees into the overcast Chicago sky.

Lake Point Tower rises over barren wintry trees into the overcast Chicago sky.

Wrigley

The Wrigley Building rises into the overcast Chicago sky.

The Wrigley Building rises into the overcast Chicago sky.

Skyscraper in the Mirror

Chicago's Aon Center, Two Prudential Plaza and One Prudential Plaza are reflected in the glass windows of a nearby building.

Chicago’s Aon Center, Two Prudential Plaza and One Prudential Plaza are reflected in the glass windows of a nearby building.

The Dark Tower

The John Hancock Center—also known as 875 North Michigan Avenue—rises into the sky over Chicago.

The John Hancock Center—also known as 875 North Michigan Avenue—rises into the sky over Chicago.

Windy City Reflections

Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, bends and reflects the city’s skyline at Millennium Park, Chicago.

Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, bends and reflects the city’s skyline at Millennium Park, Chicago.

Keep On Going

The 346-meter-tall (1,136 feet) Aon Center reaches into the sky over Chicago.

The 346-meter-tall (1,136 feet) Aon Center reaches into the sky over Chicago.

Equitable

401 North Michigan—formerly known as the Equitable Building—rises along the Chicago River into the overcast Illinois sky.

401 North Michigan—formerly known as the Equitable Building—rises along the Chicago River into the overcast Illinois sky.

Standing Tall Over the Bean

Chicago's Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower and 340 on the Park rise above Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”.

Chicago’s Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower and 340 on the Park rise above Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”.

Go On Down

A ramp extends to Lower Water Street in Downtown Chicago.

A ramp extends to Lower Water Street in Downtown Chicago.

Red Congress

The neon sign of Chicago's Congress Hotel, overshadowed by surrounding skyscrapers.

The neon sign of Chicago’s Congress Hotel, overshadowed by surrounding skyscrapers.

Steel Wave

Architectural detail of Chicago’s Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavillion, an open-air concert venue designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 2004.

Architectural detail of Chicago’s Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavillion, an open-air concert venue designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 2004.

The Tower’s Barren Trees

Lake Point Tower rises over barren wintry trees into the Chicago sky.

Lake Point Tower rises over barren wintry trees into the Chicago sky.

Split/Merge

An abstraction of the Metra Electric and South Shore Line tracks as they pass through Chicago's Grant Park.

An abstraction of the Metra Electric and South Shore Line tracks as they pass through Chicago’s Grant Park.

Lightness

Exterior architectural detail of the Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Exterior architectural detail of the Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Park Grill

Visitors view Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, in Millennium Park, Chicago.

Visitors view Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, colloquially known as “The Bean”, in Millennium Park, Chicago.

The River in the City

The Chicago River winds its way through the skyscrapers of Downtown Chicago.

The Chicago River winds its way through the skyscrapers of Downtown Chicago.