97.1 The Drive live
97.1 The Drive at a glance
About 97.1 The Drive
97.1 The Drive is Chicago's classic rock station. It broadcasts as WDRV on 97.1 FM and serves the Chicago metropolitan area with classic rock. On this page you can listen to The Drive live online, free and in your browser. The online stream is offered to listeners inside the United States; outside the country it may not play because of rights restrictions.
Classic rock, done properly
The Drive plays the rock that defined the 1960s, 70s and 80s — the big hits of the classic bands and the album tracks that other stations skip. Its hosts know the music well, and the station has a reputation among Chicago rock fans for going deeper than a typical playlist.
Deep Tracks on HD2
For listeners who want even more, WDRV's HD2 channel carries "Deep Tracks", a classic-rock service built around lesser-played album cuts. It can be heard on an HD radio in the Chicago area.
From WNIB to The Drive
The 97.1 FM frequency signed on in July 1955 and was WNIB, a classical station, for decades. In 2001 it became WDRV, with call letters that spell "Drive", and switched to classic rock.
Sister stations
WDRV shares ownership in Chicago with WTMX (The Mix) and WTBC-FM, and its rock is also heard on WWDV, which serves the north side of the market.
Listen online
Press play and The Drive starts in seconds — a soundtrack for the commute, the workday or a long road trip.
How to listen
You can hear The Drive on the radio on 97.1 FM across Chicagoland, but you do not need a radio at all: this page plays the live stream in any browser, on a phone, tablet or computer. Press the play button at the top, wait a second or two for the stream to connect, and keep browsing while it plays — the player stays on as you move between pages. It is ideal for the commute or a weekend of rock, and it costs nothing: no account, no subscription and no app to install.
Below the player you will find The Drive's frequency and home city, the genres it plays, answers to common questions and a list of similar stations, so when you want a change you can jump to another station in the same format or the same area with one click.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to 97.1 The Drive live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
97.1 The Drive plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Frequently asked questions
Press play on this page to stream WDRV, free and with no app. The stream is available in the United States.
Classic rock, including deep album tracks alongside the big hits.
HD2 carries Deep Tracks, a classic-rock channel built on lesser-played album cuts.
It was WNIB, a classical music station, until 2001.
Yes. You can listen to 97.1 The Drive live for free here on Radio Stations Hub, 24 hours a day.
Yes. 97.1 The Drive plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open 97.1 The Drive here on Radio Stations Hub and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Classic Rock station meanwhile. Radio Stations Hub checks every stream automatically.