Directions
By Car
From the North
Take Edens Expressway (I-94) south to eastbound John Kennedy Expressway (I-90). Exit eastbound on Ida B. Wells Drive. Follow the Chicago Loop directions.
From the West
Take Route I-88 (East-West Tollway) east to Dwight Eisenhower Expressway (I-290). Follow the Eisenhower Expressway east as it flows into Ida B. Wells Drive. Then follow the Chicago Loop directions.
From the South
Take Route I-57 northbound to I-94 until it merges with I-90 to become the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94). Follow the Dan Ryan Expressway north, and exit eastbound on Ida B. Wells Drive. Then follow the Chicago Loop directions.
From the East
Take I-90 northwest (from Indiana), and follow I-90 as it turns into the Chicago Skyway at the Illinois border. I-90 merges with I-94 to become the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94). Follow the Dan Ryan Expressway north, exit eastbound on Ida B. Wells Drive. Then follow the Chicago Loop directions.
From O'Hare International Airport
Take I-90 east until it merges into the southeast-bound John Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94). Exit eastbound on Ida B. Wells Drive and follow the Chicago Loop directions.
From Midway Airport
Take Cicero Avenue (50) north to the Adlai Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Go east and exit northbound onto the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94). Exit the Dan Ryan Expressway eastbound onto Ida B. Wells Drive, and then follow the Chicago Loop directions.
From Chicago Airports
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport remains the commercial aviation capital of the world. It is also the hub of national air transportation in the United States. Located 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of downtown Chicago, O'Hare International Airport provides excellent transport links to Chicago by public transport, hired car, or shuttle service.
Chicago's Midway Airport
Chicago's Midway Airport (MDW) is located just 10 miles (16 kilometers) from downtown Chicago. One of the fastest growing airports in the continent, Chicago Midway Airport serves more than 17 million travelers each year.
See also: Chicago Department of Aviation
Airport Shuttle Bus and Taxi Service
We recommend Continental Transport for shuttle bus and taxi service. The fare ranges from $15–20. Exit the bus at the Palmer House Hotel, 17 East Monroe Street (between State Street and Wabash Avenue). Walk east on Monroe Street to Wabash Avenue. Then turn north and walk to 36 South Wabash Avenue, Sullivan Center, 12th floor.
Cab fair from O'Hare Airport to the campus will cost approximately $35. Cab fare from Midway Airport to the campus will cost approximately $45.
By Train
Amtrak
Exit the train at Union Station, 210 South Canal Street (between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard). Walk eight blocks east on either Adams Street or Jackson Boulevard to Wabash Avenue (you will cross over the Chicago River). Turn north and walk to the Sullivan Center, 36 South Wabash Avenue, 12th floor.
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
On the CTA subway and elevated Blue line train (O'Hare-Forest Park-54/Cermak), take the Loop-bound train, and exit the train at Monroe Street Station (Monroe and Dearborn Streets). Walk two blocks east on Monroe Street to Wabash Avenue. Turn north and walk to 36 South Wabash Avenue, Sullivan Center, 12th floor.
On the CTA Pink line train (54/Cermak-Loop) take the Loop-bound train, exit the train at Madison Street Station (Madison Street and Wabash Avenue). Walk south almost one block on Wabash Avenue to 36 South Wabash Avenue, Sullivan Center, 12th floor.
On the CTA Red line (Howard-Englewood-Jackson Park) take the Loop-bound train, and exit the train at Monroe Street Station (Monroe and State Streets). Walk one block east on Monroe Street to Wabash Avenue. Turn north and walk to 36 South Wabash Avenue, Sullivan Center, 12th floor.
On the CTA Midway Orange line, take the Loop-bound train, exit the train at Madison Street Station (Madison Street and Wabash Avenue). Walk south on Wabash 1/2 block to 36 South Wabash Avenue, Sullivan Center, 12th floor.
The fare for CTA subway and elevated trains is approximately $2.25 per ride. Visitor passes are available for 1-day, 3-days, or 7-days ranging from $5.75–$28.00.
Chicago Loop Directions
Take Ida B. Wells Drive east to Michigan Avenue. Bear left as you cross the intersection of Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan. Then turn left at the first stoplight and merge into the northbound Michigan Avenue traffic. Drive four blocks north on Michigan Avenue to Madison Street; turn left onto Madison Street (stay in the left lane), and go west one block. Turn left again onto Wabash Avenue and go south one block to 36 South Wabash Avenue, Sullivan Center.
