Port of Chicago

USCHI🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Chicago

Also known as: Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chikagskij sanitarno-sudovoj kanal, Sanitary and Ship Canal of Chicago, sikago unha, Чикагский санитарно-судовой канал, 시카고 운하

Located on Lake Michigan in Illinois, the Port of Chicago is a multimodal facility. It includes Senator Dan Dougherty Harbor and Iroquois Landing Lakefront Terminus, handling general cargo and bulk commodities. The port is equipped with tugs and has compulsory pilotage.

Background
The Port of Chicago consists of several major port facilities on Lake Michigan within the city of Chicago, Illinois, operated by the Illinois International Port District. It is a multimodal facility featuring Senator Dan Dougherty Harbor, the Iroquois Landing Lakefront Terminus, and Harborside International Golf Center. The central element of the Port District, Calumet Harbor, is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
176m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4800 →
GeoNames ID
4887504 →
Wikidata
Q3398477 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.iipd.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USCHI
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-IL
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Michigan
Latitude
41.8855°
Longitude
-87.6070°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Chicago?

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The approach to Chicago is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Chicago Harbor Southeast Guidewall Lighthouse Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other aids include Chicago Harbor Light (0.8 NM ENE), North Avenue Jetty (1.8 NM NNW), William E. Dever Crib Lighthouse (2.6 NM NE), Four Mile Crib (2.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Chicago on?

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The Port of Chicago is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Chicago?

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You can track vessels near Chicago (USCHI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Chicago?

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The Port of Chicago is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USCHI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USCHI mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Chicago?

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The Port of Chicago operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.