Hotels & Travel - Directions

FROM THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST (AND O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT):
Follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.

FROM THE WEST:
Take I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) onto US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.

FROM THE SOUTHWEST (AND MIDWAY AIRPORT):
Take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to Lake Shore Drive South. Exit at 31st Street and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.

FROM THE SOUTH (AND INDIANA):
From I-80/94, exit at I-94 West (Bishop Ford Expressway) and proceed on I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.

FROM INDIANA SKYWAY:
Take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway) to US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left and follow signs to Lot C.

FROM NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE (US-41):
From US-41 (Lake Shore Drive), exit at 31st St. and turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. Bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left again and follow signs to Lot C.

FROM SOUTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE (US-41):
From US-41 (Lake Shore Drive), exit at 31st St. Stay to the right onto Ft. Dearborn Drive. Follow signs to Lot C.

FROM CONGRESS PARKWAY:
From Congress Parkway, turn right onto Columbus Drive (South). Merge with US-41 South (Lake Shore Drive). Exit at 31st St. Turn left over the Lake Shore Dr. bridge to Ft. Dearborn Drive. Turn left again and follow signs to Lot C.

PARKING:
There are two main parking lots near McCormick Place, both managed by Standard Parking and both within walking distance.  Lot A is a six level garage with 2,100 parking spaces across from the Grand Concourse.  Lot C is an underground garage with 1,900 parking spaces and is located on Ft. Dearborn Drive.  The parking rate is currently at $19. This is a flat fee regardless of the amount of time the vehicle is parked. Parking fees can be paid by cash or credit card.  Note that Parking lots are open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available.

Driving Directions to Soldier Field Parking

• Driving from I-55 (Midway):
  Take I-55, the Stevenson Expressway, northbound to Lake Shore Drive/Highway 41 North. Take LSD north to the 18th Drive exit.
• Driving from I-290 (Western Suburbs):
  Take I-290, the Eisenhower Expressway, east to Congress Parkway. Take Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Turn right and take Columbus Drive south to the 18th Drive exit.
• Driving from I-90/94 (Indiana):
  Take I-90/94, the Dan Ryan Expressway, north to the Lake Shore Drive/22nd street exit. Stay to the right and exit to LSD. Take LSD/Highway 41 north to the 18th Drive exit.
• Driving from I-94 (O’Hare):
  Take I-94, the Kennedy Expressway, south to the Congress Parkway exit. Follow Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Turn right on Columbus Drive and follow Columbus south to the 18th Drive exit.

Walking Directions from Solider Field Parking Lot to Lakeside Center:

Exit your vehicle and begin walking south towards the Lakeside Center (the large black building), the lake will be to the left.  Follow the walkway leading into the Lakeside Center.  There are a couple of stair banks outside of the Lakeside Center, do not use any of the stair banks.  When you reach the end of the walkway, you will cross a one-lane road, watch for cars coming from your right and cross over the road.  The doors to the Lakeside Center will be on your left.  Once inside the Lakeside Center, there will be signs directing you to C2E2.  You will be on Level One.  Take a right inside the entrance and follow it to the carpeted area, from there you will see stairs, escalators and one elevator.  For Fan Registration – proceed to Level 2.  Pro Registration – Level 3.