North Avenue Beach view of Lake Michigan, North Lakeshore Drive & Chicago Skyline

This drone image of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline was taken from North Avenue Beach, looking south. You can either take public transportation and then walk, or drive, and then park in the public lot at North Avenue Beach Parking (41.912924, -87.625078). To get a similar perspective, head to the beach and start walking south toward the skyline. Reference the GPS and you'll come upon an open space where you can launch your drone. By subway: - Closest subway: Sedgwick (Brown or Purple Line) - Head north on N Sedgwick St toward W North Ave - Turn right onto W North Ave - Take a slight left to the green space near the waterfront