Chicago's Secret Walking Road
Created by Brando Oxley · 21 Aug 2026
Key Vocabulary
the name of Chicago's indoor walking system
We used the Pedway to walk downtown.
a path that goes under the ground
The tunnel goes under the street.
a structure that goes over a road, river or other space
One part uses a bridge above the street.
a place where trains or buses stop
The Pedway can lead to a train station.
the conditions outside, such as rain, snow, heat or cold
Bad weather can make the Pedway useful.
Article
Chicago has a special place for people who walk in the city center. It is called the Pedway. The Pedway goes through buildings and under some streets. [1]
Some parts are a tunnel under the ground. Other parts use a bridge above the street. People can walk from one place to another without staying outside all the time. [1][2]
The Pedway can take people to a train station, offices, shops and other buildings. It goes across many blocks in central Chicago. [1]
Chicago can have cold winters, hot summers, rain and snow. Because of this weather, an indoor place to walk can be useful. [2][3]
The Pedway is not one long, simple hall. Different parts were made at different times. Some doors and paths can be hard for a new visitor to find. [2]
People who know the Pedway can use it to move through Chicago. Cars and streets are outside. Inside, people walk past walls, stairs and signs.
Discussion Questions
- Where can people walk inside in your city?
- How would you feel in a tunnel under a busy city?
- What two places would you connect with a walking bridge?
- Is it easy to find a train station in your city? Why?
- What kind of weather makes you want to stay inside?
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