Monument · Chicago, United States
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor that is the centerpiece of Grainger Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop commu. Built 2004–2006.
Monument · Chicago, United States
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Landmark facts
| Location | Chicago, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 2004–2006 |
| Architect | Anish Kapoor |
| Height | Height: 10 m |
| Coordinates | 41.8827° N, 87.6233° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cloud Gate is known for
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor that is the centerpiece of Grainger Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop commu.
About Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor that is the centerpiece of Grainger Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed "The Bean" because of its fabiform shape. Made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together, its reflective and highly polished exterior has no visible seams.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Cloud Gate website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 9.4 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 15.9 miles away
- General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) · Milwaukee, United States · 74.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cloud Gate?
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor that is the centerpiece of Grainger Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop commu.
Where is Cloud Gate located?
Cloud Gate is in Chicago, United States. Its coordinates are 41.8827° N, 87.6233° W.
How do I get to Cloud Gate?
The nearest town is Chicago, and the nearest airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 8.9 miles away (straight line).
When was Cloud Gate built?
Cloud Gate was built 2004–2006.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_Gate — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q589099 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_-artarchitecture.html — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.