875 North Michigan Avenue
Building Chicago skyscraper with distinctive X-braced exterior
Anchoring Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, 875 North Michigan Avenue (formerly John Hancock Center) features its X-braced facade and an observation deck with city and lake views. Visitors come for panoramic viewing, the top-floor restaurant and nearby shopping.
875 North Michigan Avenue is a mixed-use skyscraper on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, originally known as the John Hancock Center, completed in 1969. The building is a city landmark for its tapered, X-braced exterior and multi-use program of offices, residences and retail.
The tower has roughly 100 floors and an overall height of about 1,128 feet (344 m) including antennas; public access includes an upper-floor observation deck and dining. Its design by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill used structural expressionism to maximize interior space and stiffness.
The building sits on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Near North Side, directly adjacent to the Magnificent Mile shopping corridor and within walking distance of the lakefront and multiple transit options.
- Height and floors: Completed in 1969, the tower rises to about 1,128 feet (344 m) including its antennas and has 100 floors.
- Observation deck: An observation deck and restaurant on the upper floors (marketed as 360 CHICAGO) offer panoramic views of the city and Lake Michigan from the Magnificent Mile area.
How to Get to 875 North Michigan Avenue #
875 North Michigan Avenue is on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago. The nearest ‘L’ stops are the Red Line at Chicago (approx. 5-10 minute walk) and the Brown/Green/Orange/Blue lines at Randolph/Wabash (longer walk). Numerous bus routes service Michigan Avenue.
Tips for Visiting 875 North Michigan Avenue #
- Buy 360 CHICAGO tickets online with a time slot to avoid lines.
- The best light for photos is late afternoon into sunset - the city lights begin to come up while there is still color in the sky.
- The Signature Room bar/restaurant (check current access policies) offers a table with a view if willing to spend on a meal.
Best Time to Visit 875 North Michigan Avenue #
Late spring through early autumn often provides the clearest, most comfortable viewing conditions.
Weather & Climate near 875 North Michigan Avenue #
875 North Michigan Avenue's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (937 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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