Quick Answer
UNLOCODEUS CHI
CountryUnited States
Water BodyLake Michigan; Great Lakes
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat41.8833
Lng-87.6000
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
As North America's largest rail gateway, Chicago links Great Lakes shipping to the continent's interior more densely than any rival inland port. The Illinois International Port District runs two facilities — Iroquois Landing at the mouth of the Calumet River and the Lake Calumet Terminal six miles inland — together handling more general cargo than any other Great Lakes port, over 19 million tons a year. Traffic is dominated by bulk and breakbulk: steel, building stone, iron ore, coal, limestone and grain, rather than ocean containers. A first sea-container terminal serving metropolitan Chicago only received U.S. Customs approval in 2024, so containerised liner traffic remains nascent. International vessels reach the port through the St. Lawrence Seaway, while the Illinois Waterway and the Mississippi tie it into the inland barge system. Shippers needing deep-sea container services typically route via coastal gateways such as New York/New Jersey or Montreal with onward rail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chicago?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Chicago is US CHI. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Chicago located?▼
The port of Chicago is located in United States (Lake Michigan; Great Lakes).
What is the size of the port Chicago?▼
Chicago is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Chicago?▼
The channel depth of Chicago is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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41.88333, -87.60000
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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