Discover the Architectural Wonders of Chicago at the Chicago Architecture Center

Getting There

• Public Bus

  To reach the Chicago Architecture Center from Schaumburg, start at the Schaumburg Metra Station. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train towards Chicago. Disembark at the Chicago Union Station. From Union Station, exit onto Canal Street and board the CTA Bus #60 (Blue Island/26th) heading towards the Chicago Loop. Get off the bus at the Washington/Wells stop. Walk east on Washington Street until you reach Wacker Drive. Turn left and walk north for a short distance until you arrive at 111 E Wacker Dr, the location of the Chicago Architecture Center.

• Train and Walk

  Begin your journey at the Schaumburg Metra Station. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train heading towards Chicago. Get off at the Chicago Union Station. From Union Station, walk east towards Wacker Drive. This is about a 15-minute walk. Once on Wacker Drive, turn left and continue until you reach the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Dr.

• Ride Share

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Open the app, set your pickup location to your current address in Schaumburg, and enter '111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601' as your destination. The driver will take you directly to the Chicago Architecture Center. Depending on traffic, the ride should take approximately 45 minutes.

• Bicycle Rental

  If you enjoy biking, consider renting a bicycle from a bike rental service in Schaumburg. Head towards the nearby bike paths and follow the paths leading to the city. You would need to navigate towards the busier streets, eventually heading southeast towards Chicago. Once you reach downtown Chicago, use a bike map to find your way to 111 E Wacker Dr. Ensure to check for bike lanes along your route for safety.