Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 East Congress Parkway (between Michigan and Wabash)
Tickets: (800) 982-ARTS
Directions and Parking
DRIVING
Directions from Lake Shore Drive North
Take Lake Shore Drive south towards Grant Park. Turn right at Jackson Blvd. Make a left on Michigan Avenue and continue to Congress Parkway. Turn right (west) on Congress. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Directions from Lake Shore Drive South
Take Lake Shore Drive north past Soldier Field. Turn left at Balbo Dr. To reach the Grant Park South Garage, take the second right onto Michigan Avenue and continue north. Otherwise, continue on Balbo to State Street; take a right onto State Street and then a right onto Congress. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Directions from the North Suburbs
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Take the Edens Expressway (I-94) to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) south to the Congress Parkway exit. Take Congress Parkway east to the corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Congress just east of Wabash.
Directions from the Northwest Suburbs
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Take the I-90 south to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94). Continue on the Kennedy to the Congress Parkway exit. Take Congress Parkway east to the corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Congress just east of Wabash.
Directions from the South Suburbs
Take the Dan Ryan Expressway, I-90/94 north to the Lake Shore Drive exit (I-55 east). Take the Lake Shore Drive North exit and follow Lake Shore Drive north to Balbo Drive. Make the second right (Michigan Avenue) and continue to Congress Parkway. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Directions from the West Suburbs
Take the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) east and continue on to Lake Shore Drive. Take the Lake Shore Drive North exit and follow Lake Shore Drive north to Balbo Drive. Make the second right (Michigan Avenue) and continue to Congress Parkway. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Alternatively, take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) east. The Eisenhower Expressway becomes Congress Parkway when you enter the city. Continue on Congress Parkway east to the corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Congress just east of Wabash.
There are several lots along Wabash on either side of Congress. The garage across the street (the "Auditorium Garage") is NOT affiliated with the theatre. They recommend the following parking for our patrons:
Official Parking for the Auditorium Theatre
Loop Auto Parks
524 S. Wabash
Rate: $18; $14 with coupon available online or at the Auditorium's Patron Services Office (50 E. Congress Parkway)
They recommend Loop Auto Parks for patrons that need accessible parking.
Please note: Season subscribers may purchase parking coupons in advance for Auditorium Theatre subscription shows only by calling (312) 341-2357.
Please note: parking rates subject to change.
Grant Park South Garage
325 S. Michigan Ave.
Exits to street level onto Michigan Ave. at Jackson and Van Buren
Eventing Rate (after 4 pm) : $15 (with $3 discount validation)
Discount validation available at the Patrons Services office in Aisle 1
Public Transportation
- CTA RED LINE (95th - Howard): Go to the Jackson stop (Jackson & State). Exit onto Van Buren, walk one block east to Wabash. Go south on Wabash to Congress Parkway.
- CTA BROWN LINE (Ravenswood) ELEVATED: Go to the Adams stop (Adams & Wabash). Walk south to Congress Parkway. (Or to Library (State and Van Buren); walk south one block to Congress Parkway and East to Wabash).
- CTA BLUE LINE (O'Hare/Forest Park/Cermak): Go to the LaSalle stop (LaSalle & Congress). Walk south to Congress Parkway.
- CLICK HERE for more information on Chicago Transit Authority or call (888) YOURCTA (888-968-7282).
- CLICK HERE for more information on RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) Metra, Pace and CTA or call (312) 836-7000. For TTY call (312) 836-4949
Accessibility
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is accessible to all patrons and fully complies with A.D.A. requirements. Various levels of accommodation are available to patrons who require assisted listening devices, signed performances, or accessible seating.
For more information on accessibility, please call (312) 431-2389 x0. Additionally, our Patrons Services office, located in the main lobby of the theatre, is open throughout performances to assist patrons with any needs they may have.
Accessible restroom facilities are located in the main lobby.