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River North · Same-Day Courier

River North moves fast.

Galleries, ad agencies, hotels, restaurants, and the Merchandise Mart all run on tight timelines. Comet Messenger has been the courier behind River North’s creative class for fifty years.

Quick Answer

Comet Messenger Service runs same-day courier across River North for galleries, agencies, hotels, restaurants, and the Merchandise Mart. Bike messengers handle Loop-to-River-North hops; cars and vans handle larger jobs. Order through the client portal or call (312) 786-2288 — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

A neighborhood that doesn’t slow down.

River North is the most courier-dense neighborhood in Chicago after the Loop. The mix is unusual: creative agencies shipping print proofs and design samples, art galleries moving work between Superior, Huron, and Franklin, luxury hotels with constant guest and event traffic, restaurants shuffling supplies and catering, and the Merchandise Mart moving fabric, samples, and trade-show prep all year round.

Comet has handled this corridor since 1976. Drivers know the Mart's freight scheduling, which hotels accept courier drops at the bell desk versus the loading dock, and which gallery streets allow van loading and which require carry-in.

Galleries

Superior, Huron, Franklin gallery district. Padded transport, declared-value insurance, chain-of-custody.

Ad & Design Agencies

Print proofs, design samples, large-format work to clients in the Loop and beyond.

Hotels

Trump, Langham, Westin, Conrad. Guest deliveries, event support, hotel-to-hotel transfers.

Merchandise Mart

Tenant-to-client deliveries, fabric and material swatches, showroom transfers, trade-show prep.

Restaurants

Inter-location supply runs, catering, contracts, and overnight pre-open drops.

Retail & Showrooms

Furniture, home, and design retail across River North. Cargo vans for larger items.

Questions River North asks.

Who delivers same-day in River North?
Comet Messenger Service runs same-day courier in River North for ad agencies, design studios, restaurants, hotels, art galleries, and the Merchandise Mart. Comet uses bikes for short hops between River North and the Loop, cars for cross-neighborhood runs, and cargo vans for larger jobs. Service is available 24/7.
Can a courier transport artwork between River North galleries?
Yes. Comet handles same-day artwork transport between River North galleries, framers, art handlers, and collectors' homes. Comet provides padded transport, bonded-and-insured coverage with optional additional declared-value insurance ($2.50 per $100 of value), and chain-of-custody signature on pickup and delivery. For large or fragile pieces, cargo vans are dispatched.
Do couriers deliver to Chicago hotels in River North?
Yes. Comet handles guest deliveries, hotel-to-hotel transfers, and conference and event support across River North — including the Trump, Langham, Westin, Conrad, and surrounding properties. Drivers know each property's bell desk versus loading dock procedure. Same-day delivery covers forgotten luggage, contracts for in-house events, gifts to guests, and overnight drops between hotels.
What does a courier pick up at the Merchandise Mart?
The Merchandise Mart is one of Comet's most frequent stops. Typical pickups include design samples and showroom items between Mart tenants and client offices, large-format prints and signage, fabric and material swatches, trade-show prep materials, and same-day deliveries between Mart and corporate offices in the Loop and West Loop.
Is there a courier for restaurants in River North?
Yes. Comet handles same-day delivery for River North restaurants — emergency supply transfers between locations, catering between off-site events and home offices, time-sensitive overnight pre-open drops, and document service like signed contracts between operators and corporate offices. 24/7 dispatch matters for restaurants because supply emergencies don't keep business hours.
Are bike messengers available in River North?
Yes for River North-to-Loop runs and short hops within River North, weather permitting. Bike pickup is the lowest-cost tier and often the fastest for envelope and small-parcel runs between River North agencies and Loop courthouses or law firms. For longer runs or larger items, Comet dispatches cars or cargo vans from its hub at 2045 W Grand Ave.

Need a pickup in River North?

Bike, car, or van — on-call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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