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Boat Ramps in Chicago, IL

4 of the 173 marinas and boating businesses we list in Chicago have a boat launch ramp.

Not every marina lets you launch your own boat — many are slip-only. Every listing here has a launch ramp confirmed from the marina's own website or data.

  1. Diversey Harbor

    2601 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

    Monday–Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday—Sunday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

    Transient slipsFuel dockBoat rampDry storage
    Call Website Directions

  2. Kayak Chicago

    1220 W Le Moyne St, Chicago, IL 60642

    Monday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm

    Boat ramp
    Call Website Directions

  3. Wateriders

    500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654

    Boat ramp
    Call Website Directions

  4. Wateriders At Northwest -- Chicago River Kayak Tours And Rentals

    3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618-7917

    Boat ramp
    Call Website Directions
Ask about the launch fee and the parking. Ramp fees run free to ~$20; trailer parking fills before the ramp does on summer weekends. Some marinas open the ramp to the public but keep parking for slip holders.

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How much does it cost to launch a boat at a marina?

Public ramps at marinas typically charge $5-20 per launch or sell season passes; some waive the fee with fuel or slip rental. Municipal ramps are often free but offer no services — a marina ramp buys you fuel, a dock hand and a place to buy what you forgot.