Chicago Architecture Center: Location, Directions, Transportaion and more
Explore this page for all the information you need on getting to The Chicago Architecture Center – address, public transportation, budget friendly options and more!
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is centrally located at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601.
How Do I Get To Chicago Architecture Center?
- Car
- Bus
- Train
- Taxi/Rideshare
- Walking
By Car:
Parking: The primary parking facility is the Illinois Center Garage located at 306 E South Water Street. This 866-space garage is open 24/7 and is operated by LAZ Parking. CAC guests and members receive a discount for up to 4 hours with validated parking.
Rates: Hourly rates typically range from $15 to $18, depending on the time of day and demand.
Access: The garage entrance is on the north side of E South Water Street, between N Michigan Avenue and Stetson Drive. Look for the “Public Parking” sign above the entrance.
By Bus:
CTA Buses:
Several bus lines stop near the CAC:
Lines 4, 134, 135, 136, 147, 151, 157, 2, 20 are within a 4-minute walk.
By Trains:
CTA ‘L’ Trains:
The nearest ‘L’ stations are:
– Grand (Red Line): 11 minute walk
– State/Lake (Red, Green, Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple Lines): 13-minute walk.
Metra Trains: Millennium Station (serving the ME, MD-N, MD-W, and SSL lines) is approximately an 11 minute walk from the Chicago Architecture Center.
By Taxi/Rideshare:
A taxi or rideshare service from Chicago Union Station to the Chicago Architecture Center takes about 2 minutes and costs approximately $7–$9.
By Walking:
The Chicago Architecture Center is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, making it easily accessible by foot from nearby attractions such as Millennium Park, the Chicago Riverwalk, and the Magnificent Mile.
