Port of Chicago (USCHI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chicago (UN/LOCODE USCHI) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 41.8833° N, 87.6000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chicago
Where is Port of Chicago located?
Port of Chicago is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.8833° N, 87.6000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chicago?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chicago is USCHI — country code US, location code CHI.
How deep is Port of Chicago?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chicago has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Chicago require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chicago.
What type of harbor is Port of Chicago?
Port of Chicago is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chicago have?
Port of Chicago is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chicago are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →