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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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The Loop Neighborhood Overview

The 'L' , Bean, and Suits Swarming at Lunchtime

1of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Chicago River to the North and West, Ida B. Wells Drive to the South, Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan on the East, and surrounded by none other than the central loop of the CTA trains

📌Best known for: Willis Tower (Sears, but we'll be official here...), Millennium Park, Art Institute exploring, theater hopping, and hidden rooftops galore

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: going into the office, happy hours that go late, and business bros

👍Locals live here because: no commute on weekdays, up-and-coming new housing, the easiest access to other neighborhoods

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: tourist stampedes, pricy parking, trash trucks at 3 am

✨TLDR;: corporate glam meets lakefront playground

skyscraper selfies and business lunches

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Moving to The Loop - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare The Loop against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.