Soldier Field: A Historic Gem in the Heart of Chicago

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From downtown Naperville, walk to the nearest bus stop located at Washington St & Aurora Ave. Take Pace Bus Route 755 towards Chicago. Stay on the bus for about 30-35 minutes, depending on traffic. Get off at the Soldier Field stop on Special Olympics Dr. From the bus stop, walk approximately 5 minutes to reach Soldier Field, following the signs toward the stadium.

• Train

  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 about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Union Station, exit the station and walk to the Ogilvie Transportation Center. From Ogilvie, take the CTA Pink Line towards 18th and transfer at Damen Station to the Blue Line. Take the Blue Line to the Damen stop, then transfer to the #12 bus towards the Museum Campus. Get off at Soldier Field.

• Bicycle Rental

  Rent a bike from one of the local bike rental shops in Naperville. Start at the Naperville Riverwalk and follow the DuPage River Trail south. Continue until you reach the 75th St. bridge, then head east towards Chicago. Follow the bike lanes along the streets. Be mindful of traffic and follow bike paths to reach Soldier Field, approximately a 10-mile ride.

• Walking

  If you’re close to downtown Naperville, you can walk to Soldier Field. Start at the Riverwalk Park and head east on W Jefferson Ave. Continue straight until you reach the Metra station. Follow the directions for the train or bus options from there to Soldier Field, as it is a distance of about 45 miles and will require public transportation.