The Chicago Theatre: A Gateway to Entertainment and History

Getting There

• Public Bus

  To reach The Chicago Theatre from anywhere in Bolingbrook, start by locating the nearest Pace bus stop. You can take the Pace Route 835, which operates between Bolingbrook and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train stations. Board the bus and enjoy the ride into the city. Once you arrive at the CTA's Midway station, transfer to the Orange Line train towards the Loop (State Street). After about 30 minutes, get off at the 'State & Harold Washington Library' stop. From there, walk north along State Street for about 5 minutes until you reach The Chicago Theatre at 175 N State St.

• Train

  If you prefer taking the train, head to the nearest Metra station in Bolingbrook, which is the 'Bolingbrook Metra Station'. Purchase a ticket for the Heritage Corridor Line towards Chicago Union Station. The train ride will take approximately 45 minutes. When you arrive at Union Station, exit the station and walk to the 'Washington/Wells' CTA station, which is about a 10-minute walk. From there, take the Brown Line or Pink Line train towards the Loop. Get off at the 'State & Adams' stop, then head east on Adams Street and walk north along State Street for about 5 minutes to reach The Chicago Theatre.

• Ride Share/Taxi

  For a more direct route, consider using a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Simply open the app and enter 'The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601' as your destination. The driver will pick you up from your location in Bolingbrook and take you directly to the theatre. The drive typically takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic.