The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Directions and Parking

DRIVING

You can use the link at right to obtain detailed Google Map directions from your location, or use these general instructions:

From the Northern and Northwest Suburbs

Take the Kennedy Expressway (90-94) and exit at Ohio St. Take Ohio east to Michigan Ave. Turn left onto Michigan Ave. and proceed north to Pearson St. and turn right. Turn left onto N. Mies Van Der Roh Way (the covered drive between the Playhouse and Water Tower Place). The Water Tower parking garage entrance will be LEFT FROM Chestnut Street, and the entrance to the hotel will be on your right.

From the Loop

Take Michigan Ave north to Pearson St. and turn right. Turn left onto N. Mies Van Der Roh Way (the covered drive between the Playhouse and Water Tower Place). The Water Tower parking garage entrance will be LEFT FROM Chestnut Street, and the entrance to the hotel will be on your right.

From the Southern Suburbs

Take the Kennedy Expressway (90-94) to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Exit onto E. Chestnut Street. The Water Tower parking garage entrance will be LEFT FROM Chestnut Street, and the entrance to the hotel will be on your right.

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PARKING

You can find ample self-parking in the Water Tower Place Parking Garage (163 E. Chestnut St.) directly in front of the Broadway Playhouse. The rate is $40 for three to ten hours.

Valet parking is available at The Ritz entrance on Pearson for $41— simply tell them you are attending the TimeLine’s Step Into Time event in the Ballroom.

Street Parking

Downtown Chicago has limited street parking. We recommend using apps such as SpotHero to find available spots around the theatre if you choose not to use the Water Tower Place parking garage.

Please allow ample extra time if you are looking for street parking.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

CTA Red Line trains

Exit at Chicago Red Line station. Walk three blocks east to Michigan Ave. Turn left (north) on Michigan Ave. and proceed north two blocks to Pearson St. Turn right onto Pearson. The hotel will be on your left, directly behind Water Tower Place.

CTA Brown and Purple Line trains

Exit at Chicago Brown/Purple Line Station at Chicago and Franklin. Take the #66 (Chicago) bus or walk about 8 blocks east to Michigan Ave. Turn left on Michigan Ave. and walk 2 blocks north to Pearson St. Turn right onto Pearson. The hotel will be on your left, directly behind Water Tower Place.

CTA bus routes

#66 (Chicago), #146 (Inner Drive/Michigan Express), #151 (Sheridan), and #147 (Outer Drive Express).