Views & landmarks
Olympia Centre
Olympia Centre
The Olympia Centre is a 63-story mixed-use skyscraper in Chicago. It is characterized by its Swedish granite exterior and serves as a combined space for commercial offices on the lower levels and residential units on the upper floors. Travelers typically visit the building to view its architecture or access the businesses located within its base.
Getting There
The building is located in the Near North Side area, which is a short distance from the central business district. From the city center, you can reach it via a short taxi ride, ride-share, or by using the CTA public transit system. The trip generally takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and your starting point.
Visit Duration
Since this is a mixed-use building rather than a traditional museum or tourist site, most visitors spend between 30 minutes to one hour here, unless they have a specific appointment or are staying in the residences.
When to Visit
The area surrounding the tower is a major commercial hub, meaning it gets crowded during weekday business hours and on weekends when shoppers visit the nearby district. To avoid the heaviest pedestrian traffic, visit during early morning or mid-week.
Nearby Attractions
Because of its central location, the tower is within walking distance of several other landmarks:
- Chicago Water Tower (0.1km)
- Magnificent Mile (0.2km)
- Park Tower (0.2km)
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (0.2km)
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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