Monroe Harbor
Working harbor · Lake Michigan / Chicago River
169 Harbor Dr, Chicago, Illinois
Overview
Monroe Harbor is a working harbor in Chicago, Illinois, with wet slips for vessels up to 120 feet. Positioned on Lake Michigan / Chicago River with access to Lake, River, Monroe Harbor serves boaters working Chicago to St. Joseph MI and the broader Chicago cruising area. The marina is configured for transient cruisers, sportfish owners, and annual slip holders, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Chicago Harbors' downtown skyline and Great Loop access make it the Midwest's most iconic urban marina system.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Lake Michigan / Chicago River
Access
Lake, River
Typical water depth
15–25 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 120 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Fuel Dock
- Pump-Out
- Shore Power
- Wi-Fi
- Showers & Laundry
- Ship's Store
- Restaurant
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $95 – $180 / ft / season.
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $95 – $180 / ft / season
- Transient estimate
- $95 – $180 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–120+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $95 – $180 / ft / season; concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Season May–October; mandatory haul-out at end of season.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Navy Pier
- • Chicago River
- • Montrose Beach
Popular cruising routes
- • Chicago to St. Joseph MI
- • River loop downtown
- • Indiana Dunes day trip
Nearby fuel stops
- • Burnham Harbor fuel
- • Belmont fuel
Seasonality
Season May–October; mandatory haul-out at end of season.