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How to navigate Chicago
Contributed by: Hall
  • 1. What is the primary grid system orientation in Chicago?
A) North-South and East-West
B) Diagonal
C) Northeast-Southwest
D) Concentric circles
  • 2. State Street divides Chicago into what?
A) East and West
B) North and South
C) Lakefront and Inland
D) Uptown and Downtown
  • 3. Madison Street divides Chicago into what?
A) East and West
B) Rich and Poor
C) Commercial and Residential
D) North and South
  • 4. What is the 'L' in Chicago?
A) Local Taxi
B) Elevated Train
C) Lakefront Path
D) Luxury Bus
  • 5. What color line is the 'Loop'?
A) Brown, Green, Pink, Purple
B) Silver, Gold
C) Blue, Red
D) Orange, Yellow
  • 6. Which direction does traffic primarily flow on even-numbered streets?
A) East
B) West
C) North
D) South
  • 7. Which direction does traffic primarily flow on odd-numbered streets?
A) North
B) West
C) South
D) East
  • 8. What is the name of Chicago's main airport?
A) O'Hare International Airport
B) Gary/Chicago International Airport
C) DuPage Airport
D) Midway International Airport
  • 9. What lake borders Chicago?
A) Lake Erie
B) Lake Ontario
C) Lake Huron
D) Lake Michigan
  • 10. What is the name of Chicago's iconic bean-shaped sculpture?
A) Cloud Gate
B) The Orb
C) Silver Drop
D) The Seed
  • 11. Which is a popular Chicago neighborhood known for its blues music?
A) Lincoln Park
B) River North
C) Bronzeville
D) Lakeview
  • 12. Which Chicago neighborhood is home to Wrigley Field?
A) Sheffield
B) Lincoln Park
C) Wrigleyville
D) Boystown
  • 13. What is the CTA?
A) Chicago Taxi Association
B) Chicago Transportation Alliance
C) Chicago Transit Authority
D) Chicago Tourism Agency
  • 14. Which River runs through Chicago?
A) Mississippi River
B) Chicago River
C) Des Plaines River
D) Illinois River
  • 15. What does the 'Magnificent Mile' refer to?
A) A series of interconnected parks
B) A stretch of Michigan Avenue
C) The Chicago Riverwalk
D) The Lakefront Trail
  • 16. What is the name of the famous park near Lake Michigan?
A) Humboldt Park
B) Millennium Park
C) Grant Park
D) Lincoln Park
  • 17. What is the best way to find bus schedules in Chicago?
A) Asking a taxi driver
B) Randomly waiting at a bus stop
C) Checking the newspaper
D) CTA website/app
  • 18. How far apart are most street numbers in Chicago?
A) 1000 per mile
B) 500 per mile
C) 800 per mile
D) 200 per mile
  • 19. What is considered 'downtown' Chicago?
A) Wicker Park
B) Lincoln Park
C) Rogers Park
D) The Loop
  • 20. What is a common form of transportation besides car and 'L'?
A) Divvy Bikes
B) Roller skates
C) Private helicopters
D) Horse-drawn carriages
  • 21. Which of these is NOT a neighborhood in Chicago?
A) Springfield
B) Hyde Park
C) Andersonville
D) Pilsen
  • 22. What is a 'viaduct' in Chicago?
A) A local street gang
B) A bridge carrying a road or railroad
C) A dance style
D) A type of Chicago hot dog
  • 23. How should you pay for a ride on the 'L'?
A) Personal check
B) IOU
C) Cash only
D) Ventra card
  • 24. What is the name of the tallest building in Chicago (as of 2023)?
A) Willis Tower
B) Trump Tower
C) John Hancock Center
D) Aon Center
  • 25. What is a popular activity to do on the Chicago River?
A) Swimming
B) Ice Skating
C) Architecture River Cruise
D) Base Jumping
  • 26. Which direction would you travel to get from the Art Institute to Millennium Park?
A) South
B) East
C) West
D) North
  • 27. What is a popular food Chicago is known for?
A) Deep-dish pizza
B) Tacos
C) Sushi
D) Bagels
  • 28. What should you be aware of on the Lakefront Trail?
A) Bikers and pedestrians
B) Bears
C) Underwater volcanoes
D) Falling meteors
  • 29. What is 'The Bean' made of?
A) Glass
B) Concrete
C) Stainless steel
D) Wood
  • 30. What is the name of the large fountain in Grant Park?
A) Fountain of Time
B) Przystanek Fountain
C) Buckingham Fountain
D) Crown Fountain
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