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Navy Pier Directions, Parking, Transportation
Directions by Car:
- From the north, take Lake Shore Drive (US 41) to the Grand Avenue exit.
- From the northwest, take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) to the Ohio Street Exit, south on Orleans to Illinois Street and proceed east.
- From the west, take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) to Columbus Drive, north to Illinois Street and proceed east.
Directions by Metra:
Metra commuter rail is a convenient travel alternative for attendees in the Chicagoland suburbs. The CTA's #124 bus provides convenient and direct service from Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station to Navy Pier. For Metra fare and schedule information visit www.metrarail.com, or call 312.836.7000.
Directions by City Bus:
The CTA provides seven bus lines with more than 200 buses serving Navy Pier daily. These are #29 State St, #65 Grand Ave, #66 Chicago Ave. and the #124 Navy Pier Express (serving METRA lines, Millennium Park/Randolph St., Ogilvie and Union Stations). During weekday rush hours, the #2 Hyde Park Express (stops running at 9:10 p.m.), #120 Northwestern/Wacker Express (serving the Ogilvie Transportation Center), and the #121 Union/Wacker Express (serving Union Station) run from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. during January. All buses are ADA accessible. For more information, call the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com.
Directions by Taxi:
Navy Pier has three convenient taxi drop-off and pick-up points. Entrance 1 serves the west end of Festival Hall, RIVA, and WBEZ Radio. Entrance 2 serves the east end of Festival Hall, the Grand Ballroom and the Navy Pier Beer Garden. A third drop-off and pick-up point is at the west end of Navy Pier, serving Dock Street and the Family Pavilion.
Directions courtesy of navypier.com
Parking Information:
Parking costs -
- Monday through Thursday in before 5:00 p.m. - $14
- Friday through Sunday in before 5:00 p.m. - $18
- Monday through Sunday in after 5:00 p.m. - $10
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Planes, trains and automobiles: Getting to (and around) Chicago
Chicago is one of the most accessible cities in the world, and getting to Mid Am is easy, affordable, with plenty of options. With two major international airports and an expansive public transportation system, Chicago has the resources to get you where you need to go, when you need to get there.
By Car
Traveling to Chicago by car is easy since most major highways and byways lead to the centrally located city. North, south, east or west—all roads lead to Mid Am! Visit www.illinoistollway.com for helpful information including an interactive tollway map and construction updates. To access the McCormick Place Area map and parking options, visit the Parking & Directions section of this website.
By Bus or Train
The RTA (Regional Transit Authority) includes three public transit operators in northeastern Illinois: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus. Visit the RTA website at www.rtachicago.com to view schedules, fares, and travel information, and to plan your trip online. If you are coming to Mid Am from out of town, Amtrak has trains arriving daily from around the country to Chicago's Union Station. For details visit www.amtrak.com.
By Air
As North America's only dual hub for commercial air travel, the city is easy to get to from virtually anywhere. Chicago's premier location translates into real convenience for everyone. Visit www.flychicago.com for flight information from both O'Hare International and Midway International airports, ground transportation, and more.
