200 South Wacker Drive, High-rise office building in West Loop, Chicago, US
200 South Wacker Drive is a 41-story office tower of glass and steel rising 152 meters (500 feet) along the Chicago River. The building houses office spaces with up-to-date facilities and sits near Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Harry Weese Associates designed and completed this structure in 1981, establishing a significant commercial presence in Chicago's financial district. Its construction arrived during a period when the city was reshaping its skyline with contemporary office towers.
The glass facade shapes how the West Loop waterfront appears and feels to people walking by, creating a strong visual presence along the Chicago River. This design has become part of how locals and visitors experience the river's transformation into a modern gathering space.
The location near Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center makes it easy to reach by public transit. Since it is an office building, visiting during daytime hours gives the best views of the structure and its relationship to the river.
From this vantage point, visitors can see three major water bodies at once: Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and the city harbor. This uncommon view of three different waterways from a single location makes it a distinctive spot in the city.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1981
Floors above the ground: 41
GPS coordinates: 41.87889,-87.63768
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41
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