The Wrigley Building: A Chicago Architectural Gem

Getting There

• Train

  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. After arriving at Union Station, exit the station and head to the nearby State Street. You can catch the 'L' train from the State/Lake station (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines) towards Washington/Wells. Get off at the Washington/Wells station and transfer to the Red Line towards Howard. Ride until you reach the Grand station. Exit the station and walk east on Grand Avenue until you reach Michigan Avenue. Turn right and walk south for about 5 minutes to reach the Wrigley Building at 400-410 Michigan Ave.

• Bus

  From anywhere in Naperville, make your way to the nearest bus stop for the Pace bus service. You can take Pace Route 834 towards the Naperville Metra Station. After arriving at the station, transfer to the Metra BNSF Railway Line towards Chicago Union Station. Upon reaching Union Station, exit and walk to the State Street bus stop. From there, you can catch the Chicago Transit Authority Bus #20 (Madison) or Bus #60 (Blue Island) heading towards Michigan Avenue. Get off at Michigan Avenue and walk north for about 10 minutes until you arrive at the Wrigley Building located at 400-410 Michigan Ave.

• Bike

  If you prefer biking, you can rent a bike from one of the local bike-sharing stations in Naperville. Head east on the Riverwalk Trail, which will take you towards the downtown area. Follow the trail until you reach the DuPage River. Continue along the river until you connect to the Illinois Prairie Path, which will lead you towards Chicago. Bike north on the path until you reach the city. Once you arrive in Chicago, navigate towards Michigan Avenue. The Wrigley Building is located at 400-410 Michigan Ave, which is easily accessible by bike.

• Walking

  If you're feeling adventurous, you can take a long walk from Naperville to Chicago, though this is not recommended due to the distance. Start at the Naperville Riverwalk and follow it to the downtown area. Continue walking north, following the paths and streets that lead towards Chicago. As you approach the city, navigate to Michigan Avenue. Once you reach Michigan Avenue, walk south until you arrive at the Wrigley Building at 400-410 Michigan Ave. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated!