Discover the Heart of Chicago at the Cultural Center

Getting There

• Public Transit

  From Naperville, head to the Naperville Metra Station located at 105 E 4th Ave. Take the BNSF Railway Line towards Chicago Union Station. The train ride will take approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Chicago Union Station, exit the station and follow the signs to the 'L' train. Board the 'L' train (Pink or Orange Line) at the Washington/Wells station, which is a short walk from Union Station. Ride for 2 stops to State/Lake station. From State/Lake, exit the train and walk east along Washington St for about 0.3 miles until you reach 78 E Washington St, the Chicago Cultural Center.

• Bus

  You can take the Pace Bus Route 855 from the Naperville Transit Center. Board the bus heading towards the Aurora Transportation Center. Ride the bus to the Aurora Transportation Center and transfer to the Pace Bus Route 715 towards Chicago's Loop. Stay on the bus until the Washington & Randolph stop. From there, walk east along Washington St for about 0.2 miles to reach the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E Washington St.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike at one of the bike rental stations in Naperville. Start your ride towards the Riverwalk and take the scenic path along the DuPage River towards the east. Follow the bike paths to connect to the trails leading to Chicago. You will eventually find a bike lane along Washington St. Continue riding until you reach 78 E Washington St, the location of the Chicago Cultural Center.