Directions to Ticket Booth:
Go to 465 N. McClurg Court (just south of Illinois Street and McClurg) and walk east on the River East
Art Center’s promenade to our Ticket Office. To call us, phone 312-527-1977.
Driving, Bus, and Public Transportation Directions:
From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) – Exit Ohio Street east. Go east on Ohio Street two blocks
past Michigan Avenue and turn right (south) on Fairbanks Court. Proceed two blocks to Illinois Street
and turn left (east). Go to 465 N. McClurg Court (just south of Illinois Street and McClurg) and walk
east on the River East Art Center’s promenade to our Ticket Office.
From Michigan Avenue – Go east on Ohio Street two blocks and turn right (south) on Fairbanks Court.
Proceed two blocks to Illinois Street and turn left (east). Go to 465 N. McClurg Court (just south of Illinois
Street and McClurg) and walk east on the River East Art Center’s promenade to our Ticket Office.
From the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) – Stay in left lane to exit northbound Lake Shore Drive. Cross
Chicago River bridge and exit right at Navy Pier/Grand Avenue/Illinois Street. At the bottom of the ramp,
go straight (north) after first light. At the second light, go left (west) on Grand Avenue. Turn left (south)
on McClurg Ct. and proceed one block to Illinois Street. Go to 465 N. McClurg Court (just south of Illinois
Street and McClurg) and walk east on the River East Art Center’s promenade to our Ticket Office.
From northbound Lake Shore Drive – Exit right at the Navy Pier/Grand Avenue/Illinois Street. At the
bottom of the ramp, go straight (north) after first light. At the second light, go left (west) on Grand Avenue.
Turn left (south) on McClurg Ct. and proceed one block to Illinois Street. Go to 465 N. McClurg Court
(just south of Illinois Street and McClurg) and walk east on the River East Art Center’s promenade
to our Ticket Office.
From southbound Lake Shore Drive – Exit right on Grand Avenue and travel west to McClurg Court.
Turn left (south) on McClurg and head one block to Illinois Street. Go to 465 N. McClurg Court (just south
of Illinois Street and McClurg) and walk east on the River East Art Center’s promenade to our Ticket Office.
From Eisenhower/Congress Expressway (I-290) – Go east to Buckingham Fountain and turn left (north)
on Columbus Drive. After crossing the Chicago River turn right (east) on Illinois Street. Go to
465 N. McClurg Court (just south of Illinois Street and McClurg) and walk east on the River East Art
Center’s promenade to our Ticket Office.
Motorcoach Parking – Drop passengers at the intersection of McClurg Ct. and Illinois Street, then
proceed to one of the following: a) Elston Avenue from Potomac to LeMoyne (this location is essentially
between Division Street and North Avenue.), b) East side of Canal Street, south of Roosevelt Road,
c) On Franklin Street, under Congress Parkway, or d) East side of Clybourn Avenue, north of Division
Street. Or click here for a Chicago Motorcoach Parking Map and Information Guide.
Public Transportation – For CTA buses that go directly to River East Art Center at Illinois St. and
McClurg Ct., call the CTA at (312) 836-7000 for specific directions from your location, or click here at
www.transitchicago.com. For train schedules and details, click here at www.metrarail.com.